Podcasts about tragicomedy

Namaste and welcome back to The Finale Pod! We are discussing Lauren's pick: the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus. At least three corpses, a few failed poison smoothies, and a $5 million hush deal later, Thailand's most cursed resort delivers a finale that's equal parts bloodbath and bewilderment (why, Rick?!). Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on The White Lotus! We start our recap discussion at the [15:10:00] mark if you want to fast forward past the Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about piña coladas (and possibly getting caught in the rain). The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus is 6.100. Network: HBO / Max Genre: Black comedy; Comedy-drama; Tragicomedy; Satire Created and written by: Mike White Starring: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Pataravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood, Jon Gries, Sam Rockwell, Scott Glenn Join us soon for the next episode of The Finale Pod!

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I'm just back from five glorious days in Syracuse, the ancient Mediterranean city in the south western corner of Sicily. And to extend my trip, at least virtually, I spoke to the young Irish novelist, Ferdia Lennon, author of the very unusual and much acclaimed Glorious Exploits, a tragicomic novel set in the Syracuse of the Peloponnesian War. We talked the Syracuse of antiquity, of course, but also Lennon discussed the long process of writing Glorious Exploits and gave valuable advice to other first-time novelists working on stories that incorporate their own unique interests, sensibilities and eccentricities. FERDIA LENNON was born in Dublin to an Irish mother and a Libyan father. He holds a BA in History and Classics from University College Dublin and an MA in Prose Fiction from the University of East Anglia. His short stories have appeared in publications such as the Irish Times and the Stinging Fly. In 2019 and 2021, he received Literature Bursary Awards from the Arts Council of Ireland. After spending many years in Paris, he now lives in Norwich with his wife and son. Glorious Exploits is his debut novel.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the star of the recently extended Off-Broadway premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s new play “Dig,” Andrea Syglowski. “Dig” is presented by Primary Stages. Having starred in the world premiere of the show in 2019, Andrea discusses what goes into returning to a piece read more The post Special Episode: Andrea Syglowski on Rebeck’s Tragicomedy ‘Dig’ appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

In this episode, Act II of The Song of Orpheus, there is much ado - dancing and music, salty musicians, one with an unexpected Liverpudlian accent, a couple of dancers who seem to have left their virtue and veils at home, an impertinent attendant or two, not to mention, most importantly, the exceedingly stressed (due to a premonition of disaster) father of Orpheus and his invaluable aide overseeing Orpheus's wedding to the beloved Eurydice. Despite the joy and happiness of the blessed event, tragedy (no spoiler alert here as you probably know this part of the story) strikes suddenly to take Eury away from Orpheus for the first, but (as you probably also well know ), assuredly, not the last time. Tragicomedy indeed.

EPISODE 1588: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks David Lipsky, the author of THE PARROT AND THE IGLOO, about climate and the conspiratorial science of denial David Lipsky is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone. His fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's Magazine, The Best American Short Stories, The Best American Magazine Writing, The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, and many other publications. He contributes as an essayist to NPR's All Things Considered and is the recipient of a Lambert Fellowship, a Media Award from GLAAD, and a National Magazine Award. Lipsky's the author of the novel The Art Fair; a collection of stories, Three Thousand Dollars; and the bestselling nonfiction book Absolutely American, which was a Time magazine Best Book of the Year. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tragicomic Writing with Paul Murray plus guests Josie Long, Katherine Heiny & Jen Beagin

Hey, Crimes of the Centuries listeners! We're off for the Memorial Day holiday, but didn't want to leave you with an empty feed, so we're featuring an episode from another Obsessed Network show, “Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan” Daisy is a Tony Award-winning actor, writer, and true crime fanatic. But she's also a skeptic. Each week she looks  at real stories of hauntings, disappearances, UFO encounters, and anything else that feels just beyond what we can easily make sense of. She is your guide into the inexplicable details of these stories. But she's also like, “show me the receipts.” We're sharing an episode that we think is perfect for COTC listeners - the story of Typhoid Mary, a cook who refused to wash her hands and the health department that chased her around New York City in search of a stool sample. She'd end up alone on an island, but everyone knew her name. We'll be back with and all new COTC episode next week, so in the meantime, check out “Strange & Unexplained with Daisy Eagan” wherever you get your podcasts.

How do you say backstab in Italian? Let's find out in this next episode of The Finale Pod! We are discussing Alex's pick: the Season 3 finale of Succession. Get ready for a thrilling ride with the Roys in Tuscany, starting with a game of Monopoly and ending in an intense showdown between Logan and his kids as they vie for control of the family business. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Succession!   The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Succession is 8.83.   Network: HBO. Genre: Comedy drama; Black comedy; Family drama; Satire; Tragicomedy. Executive Producers: Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay.   The next finale we will review is Lauren's pick and she chose the Season 1 finale of Shrinking. Who's ready to blur the lines between therapist and client?   Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/   Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com

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Join us as we discuss the 2022 Tragicomedy, Banshees of Inisherin. Starring Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell and directed by Martin McDonagh

**Upcoming Sacred Live on April 19** Join Elizabeth Oldfield and Oliver Burkeman on April 19 for a live recording of The Sacred with a time for Q&A. Get your tickets today using the promo code SACREDLIVE2023: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sacred-live-feat-elizabeth-oldfield-and-oliver-burkeman-tickets-565116999157 Kate Bowler is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, and Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. Kate is also the host of the Everything Happens podcast where she talks to people about what they've learned in difficult times. She spoke about tragicomedy, finding purpose during times of suffering and why the prosperity gospel and manifesting are so problematic. Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/03/08/kate-bowler-on-tragicomedy-and-the-errors-of-manifesting-and-prosperity-gospel ***** The Sacred is a podcast produced by the think tank Theos. Be sure to connect with us below to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events. CONNECT WITH THE SACRED Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacred_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_podcast/ CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH OLDFIELD Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESOldfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsaraholdfield/ CONNECT WITH THEOS Theos monthly newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/d/E9E17CAB71AC7464 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theosthinktank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theosthinktank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theos---the-think-tank/ Website: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS The Sacred: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108 Reading Our Times: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185

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Every light casts a shadow, every cloud has a silver lining.  Take MLK, for example.  The good: he helped usher in a brief era of relative racial harmony.  The bad: his memorial sculpture looks like a horrendous teleporter accident.  Comedians are the same way.  They're very funny, but they have a tendency to imbibe themselves to death.  That's probably an unnecessarily strict adherence to "take the good with the bad", but it works for them for a little while anyway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hi friends! Today, I am so excited to be arts calling Samantha Terrell! About our guest: Samantha Terrell is an internationally published American poet and author whose work has received five-star reviews. In 2021, she received First Honorable Mention in the "Anita McAndrews Poets for Human Rights Awards" organized by Poets Without Borders. Her most recent book, Things Worth Repeating?, features an invented form - the poetic trinitas. Terrell and her family reside in upstate New York. Poetry Sale on Samantha's website until 9/4!!! http://www.samanthaterrell.com/books.html Cosmic Tragicomedy is now available for (eBook) pre-order, to be released alongside its paperback on Friday, Sept. 16th! Simplicity, and Other Things We Overcomplicate, now available! https://books2read.com/SimplicityAndOtherThingsWeOvercomplicate Vision, and Other Things We Hide From, now available from Potter's Grove Press! https://pottersgrovepress.com/product/vision-and-other-things-we-hide-from Keeping Afloat, now available from JC Studio Press! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keeping-Afloat-Samantha-Terrell/dp/1739908880 -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing the podcast and sharing it with those who love the arts, your support truly makes a difference! Check out cruzfolio.com for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

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We're taking a break this week so here's an episode from our first season you may not have heard yet. We'll be back with a new episode next week! This is the story of a cook who refused to wash her hands and the health department that chased her around New York City in search of a stool sample. She'd end up alone on an island, but everyone knew her name. Here's how Mary Mallon became Typhoid Mary. This week's sponsors: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/Daisy. Lumi Labs - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code STRANGE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Superpower State of Mind - In this new weekly podcast, host Malin Andersson and her guests make uncomfortable conversations comfortable. Search 'Superpower State of Mind' wherever you're listening to this show, and hit follow so you never miss an episode.

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Emily Breeze, "noir pop chanteuse" of "dystopian loungecore," "“the tomboy rockabilly lovechild of Nick Cave and K.D. Lang with Scotty Moore on guitar," (Tom Robinson) - you  get the idea - talks about the stories she weaves with her intriguing mixture of sweetness, gothic menace, tragedy and humour.This episode contains some swearing.Rituals album:https://sugarshackrecords.bandcamp.com/album/rituals Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBreezeMusicInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilybreeze66/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCayLTsVV9BfvdoSTBWMpB5gSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HNmwhXbWYHrxZf091THHk?si=NV8GmBC1Qfm5RCqpzlYWNA&dl_branch=1---Recorded July 2021Music: Emily Breeze

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A lighthearted entry in the LALO canon as I read a story I wrote in 2013 about a rather surreal night in the world of Table Tennis, a fine sport that I played a lot as a youth. There is also some discussion of nerves and why they can sometimes crack on the big occasion. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share etc... FB page- https://www.facebook.com/lifeandlife75 Twitter handle- @lifeonly75 To leave feedback, please write to lifeandlifeonly@gmail.com  Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts, life coaching) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's Life Coaching page https://www.fiverr.com/lifecoach1975?up_rollout=true

A conversation about some of the most deranged things we remember from the comedy scene devolves into watching JCS criminal investigations and the time Clint Eastwood talked to imaginary Obama Get weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/HateWatchPodcast Available on all platforms. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hate-watch-with-devan-costa/id1459356319 Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/devancosta Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/devanjamescosta/

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Come with me as I visit Los Angeles with the wonderful artist, we have on the show today Isabelle Stillman! She is an overachiever and she is so many things – she's an educator, a teacher, a singer-songwriter, a musician, and a full-time student too. Also, listen to her latest album “Heartrender” which is a collection of songs that navigate changing worlds and the strength that comes from the search for yourself. Isabelle Stillman's Music  Most of Isabelle's songs are lyric-based. She doesn't want to bury the lyrics with the production that they are making. Well, you can definitely hear that with her songs feature today on the show, “Damage Control”, “The Gun”, “Tragicomedy” and “Why Didn't You Tell Me?” Know more about these songs and the back story of them. This is a collection of her and someone else's experiences that will definitely captivate you. Isabelle on balancing her careers  Isabelle Stillman is a high school English teacher, a singer-songwriter and currently taking up a Master's in English and an MFA in Creative Writing in fiction. She shares with us how complicated it is between her two careers. She also had a hard time preserving her creative side and needs to make sure she got to block off time to continue to be creative – to write, play, and practice. She's planning of rethinking her schedule to balance things more. More about Isabelle Stillman  Isabelle updates things most frequently on Instagram and on her bio is a link where you can catch her on everything. All links to her social media pages are also listed below.  Quotes 10:04 “…it's definitely reinforcing for me how important a school community is to the health of a school and of its people.” 25:27 “…they think I'm always insisting that the person who held the gun is the person who has done damage, it's an important lesson that I've learned, but one that we don't always tell young women for sure.” 35:43 “I think when we are afraid of one thing, in that case, the virus, we become afraid of almost everything.” 53:17 “…that's a lesson that I had to learn on my own, that not every interaction with love or intimacy is beautiful, and people hurt you.” Timestamps 00:21   Shoutout to the listeners from India through Ghana 01:52   Introducing Isabel Stillman 04:41   Isabelle's hometown and transitioning to L.A 06:45   Isabelle Stillman as a Teacher and what she thinks on Zoom classes 11:47   Listen to “Damage Control” by Isabelle Stillman 15:41   Is her stripped-down music done purposely or created during the record? 19:25   The story behind the song “Damage Control” 21:09   Listen to “The Gun” by Isabelle Stillman 24:33   A backstory on her song “The Gun” 25:45   How does Isabelle balance her two careers? 29:36   How does Isabelle manage her schedule as a teacher, full-time student, and musician? 35:08   What is “Tragicomedy” about? 36:33   Listen to “Tragicomedy” by Isabelle Stillman 39:11   A little discussion on her song Tragicomedy 42:56   What formed Isabelle as far as being an artist? 45:56   Isabelle Stillman's music influences 48:32   Listen to “Why Didn't You Tell Me?” by Isabelle Stillman 52:32   Isabelle tells the story of “Why Didn't You Tell Me?” 55:45   Best place to connect with Isabelle Stillman 56:25   Isabelle's parting words and best wishes for the listeners 58:57   Listen to “Connected” by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist Check out the Spotify playlist “Rising dHarmic Stars” Featuring artists who have been on the shows in the past! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Special links and Mentions Mel Brooks The Three Stooges Taylor Swift Joni Mitchell Sara Evans Martina McBride Trisha Yearwood The Chicks Connect with Isabelle Stillman  Website:          isabellestillman.com Facebook:       @isabellestillmanmusic Instagram:       @isabellestillmanmusic YouTube:        Isabelle Stillman Music Spotify:            Isabelle Stillman

We process India's 36 all out in the Adelaide Test. Was it a tragedy? Or a dark comedy? Is it even something that can be explained? Talking Points: The visceral shock that accompanies a rapid collapse Pain, grief, and decades-long hurt How does the emotional reaction to 36 all out compare with 81all out? The deadly duo of Cummins and Hazlewood How cricketing narratives are so batsmen-focused The role of luck in every single cricketing event The great Indian heartbreaks from years past Chennai '99, Kolkata '99, Barbados '97 The discourse that accompanies a batting collapse - and how it has changed over time The urge to find a scapegoat Participants: Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) Ashoka (@ABVan) Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd) Related: Australia's perfect storm catches India in the wrong place at the wrong time - Sidharth Monga - ESPNcricinfo Collapso relapso - Tom Eaton - ESPNcricinfo archive Outliers - Kartikeya Date A classic '90s heartbreak - 81allout podcast on the famous 81 all out in Barbados India. Pakistan. Chennai. 1999 - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo Heartbreaking for Jayasuriya, backbreaking for Indians - Arunabha Sengupta - Cricketcountry

Die Sendung von Chaoten für Chaoten, für die, dies warn und jene, die es werden wollen. 1. BARCELONA – salvajes 2. BUZZCOCKS – breakdown 3. KOSMONAUTENTRAUM – Tanz den Kosmonaut 4. KOLLAA KESTÄÄ – sysky 5. KOLLAA KESTÄÄ – jälleen yksi päivä 6. MOORE JEWELERY – le grand macabre 7. TRAGICOMEDY – have a nice day 8. HANS-A-PLAST – Lemminger Punks 9. WIPERS – just a dream away 10. NINA HARKER – du schaffst es nicht 11. TUXEDOMOON – nerwous guy 12. X MAL DEUTSCHLAND – Reigen 13. TUXEDOMOON – 19th nervous breakdown * Erstaustrahlung am 13. Juli 2020 auf Radio Corax. ## SUBjektiv SUBjektiv, das ist deliziösester Punk-Funk jenseits von „Schlachtrufe BRD Teil 478“ und aktuellen „Bad Religion – Produkten“. Für diese Sendung stöbern die Moderatoren sowie zigtausende Studiogäste in ihren Musikarchiven und Plattensammlungen, um der geneigten HörerInnenschaft feinste Melodien ins Hirn zu ballern. * http://www.subjektiv.net/

Ruben, Matt, John and Phil discuss the joke that is American politics and the nearing elections. What does America's future entail for it's citizens?

---------------------- Written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson Twitter: @slowdragremedy Email: slowdragwithremedy@gmail.com Podcast music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Rate this Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/slowdrag ----------------------   Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, I Almost Had a Weakness: http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/I_Almost_Had_A_Weakness   “I Almost Had a Weakness”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITvtRUO2qPg   Companion Blog: https://slowdragwithremedy.home.blog/2020/02/15/episode-32-i-almost-had-a-weakness/   References: “Watch Your Step” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvgIbU-I7-M   Sour Grapes: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/sour+grapes Aesop’s “The Fox and The Sour Grapes” Parable: https://fablesofaesop.com/the-fox-and-the-grapes.html     Listen to Episode 12 of “Slow Drag with Remedy,” “The Maddening Smile of La Giaconda”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-the-maddening-smile-of-la-giaconda/id1478037117?i=1000453528993 for more from our appreciation of “The Juliet Letters”   So, until next time, Adieu, my little ballyhoo "I Almost Had a Weakness" Lyrics: Thank you for the flowers I threw them on the fire And I burned the photographs that you had enclosed God, they were ugly children So you're that little bastard of that brother of mine Trying to trick a poor old woman 'Til I almost had a weakness Last week Cousin Florence bit your Uncle Joe Hit him on the forehead with a knife and a fork Said that he looked like the devil Then she said... "pass the vinegar", I'm beginning to think That I'm the only one who hasn't taken to the drinking of it Though I almost had a weakness It pains me to mention These delicate concerns But while I have to tolerate you family jewels I really mustn't grumble 'Cause when I die, the cats and dogs will jump up and down And you little swines will get nothing Though I almost had a weakness  

What do you get when you ask three creatives to talk about Brexit and the creative arts? A bad deal. This week we have comic actor Ele Mckenzie join the panel as we attempt to dissect Brexit's impact on the creative arts, doesn't get more sombre than this.

You may be thinking: If I had a dollar for every time I felt like I was just sitting in the waiting room of life—except that the room was an open field with a single tree in it and my best bud just wouldn’t keep his boots on—I’d be rich!  Or in a hit Samuel Beckett play.  Whether it is about morality or acceptance or the morality of acceptance, Beckett’s Waiting for Godot resonates indefinitely.  Listen in as David, Nick, and the recently returned Nathan talk it through, possibly existentially navel-gazing in the process.

Life in Aldovia is never peaceful, but today things will be truly chaotic. A Carefully planned wedding teeter on the edge of collapse. Street magicians turned assassins plan against a terrifying foe. Numerous laws, both human and avian, are egregiously broken. The only forces that can prevent utter catastrophe amount to a gullible groundskeeper, an undead raven, and sheer, dumb luck. Today's episode is hosted by Paul (@pauly3d) and also features the voices of Rio, Evan (@fightsbigrobots), and Haley. If you have any questions or feedback, shoot us an email at anatlasunknown@gmail.com or tweet at us at twitter.com/atlas_unknown . Fiasco is game by Jason Morningstar. You can find it at bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ Our theme song is "The Shape of Things" by Evan Swamy. You can find more of his music at stridermusic.bandcamp.com.

In the grand city of Aldovia, trouble is brewing. Street magicians Woccam and Toccam scheme and lie their way towards fame and fortune in the cut-throat world of improv magic, while the foolishly enthusiastic friends Jubble and Baum plan a sham wedding to commit... tax fraud? Oh, and did I mention that Woccam is a bird? And improv comedy grants diplomatic immunity? Just roll with it, trust me, it's all going to be juuust fine. Today's episode is hosted by Paul (@pauly3d) and also features the voices of Rio , Evan (@fightsbigrobots), and Haley. If you have any questions or feedback, shoot us an email at anatlasunknown@gmail.com or tweet at us at twitter.com/atlas_unknown . Fiasco is game by Jason Morningstar. You can find it at bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ Our theme song is "The Shape of Things" by Evan Swamy. You can find more of his music at stridermusic.bandcamp.com.

Dave Lomas teaches from Exodus 32 on how our own weariness in waiting on God can make us susceptible to temptation, idolatry, sin, and self-deception. Sermon slides available at http://bit.ly/2JOIw4B

Host Eugene Mirman sits down with comedian and writer Sara Benincasa to discuss all of the details behind the story she told at a RISK! show in New York. Her featured story deals with one of the funniest conversations anyone could have at a funeral. Learn more about the unusual Benincasa family trade and discover which glam rocker's family actually owns a funeral home, all in this hilarious, question-filled episode of Hold On.   In each episode of the Audible Comedy series Hold On, host Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, The Flight of the Conchords) pauses the funny stories of comedians and performers to get the skinny behind the story. Featured and future guests include: Jim Gaffigan, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Lisa Lampanelli, Mike Birbiglia, Reggie Watts, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, John Mulaney, and more! Enjoy new episodes on Audible. Visit audible.com/HoldOn

By now it's clear that Shakespeare drew inspiration from a variety of sources. Robert Henke, a professor of drama and comparative literature at Washington University in St. Louis, studies the Bard in the European context and particularly his Italian sources and influences. He reveals the fingerprints of the famous Italian theater troupe, the Commedia dell'Arte, in Shakespeare's comedies and discusses the Italian plays and novellas at the heart of Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew.

The ninth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: http://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 9 showcases some tragic performances by comedians, showcasing the way Stand Up Tragedy allows comedians a space to play it straight and to talk about darker and sadder topics than they might usually address in a comedy club. Andy Bodle: https://twitter.com/_Womanology_ Susan Steed: https://twitter.com/SusanSteed Lauren Stone: https://twitter.com/lstone345 Charley Harrison: http://charleylucyharrison.com/ Tamer Kattan: http://www.tamerkattan.com/ Sara Pascoe: http://www.sarapascoe.com/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

Almost every 'funny' news story in this week's episode seems to have more than a hint of tragedy about it. But, as always, the Talkographers bring you a podcast-sized bundle of entertainment for you to listen to. Nick's Observations take on colossal proportions, Adam gives a memorable impersonation and Andrew's Book Club... also features. Don't forget to email us to let is know what you think.