Obscure with Michael Ian Black
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<p>It's a book club, but funny!</p><p>Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.</p><p>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. </p><p>Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.</p><p>Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.</p><p>Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knows</p><p>Season 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcast</p><p>Support this show and access bonus content: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a></p><p><br></p>
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- What is Obscure with Michael Ian Black?
<p>It's a book club, but funny!</p><p>Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.</p><p>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. </p><p>Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.</p><p>Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.</p><p>Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knows</p><p>Season 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcast</p><p>Support this show and access bonus content: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a></p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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