Some old news and some new news: the old news is that your irascible host celebrated July 4th abroad by taking in a now newish film. Review ahead! Also, we get to know the Griffiths family a bit better, in particular the surly teenage son, Clyde. Spoiler: he continues to be surly. Get early, ad-free access here! https://www.patreon.com/MICHAELIANBLACKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some old news and some new news: the old news is that your irascible host celebrated July 4th abroad by taking in a now newish film. Review ahead! Also, we get to know the Griffiths family a bit better, in particular the surly teenage son, Clyde. Spoiler: he continues to be surly. Get early, ad-free access here! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MICHAELIANBLACK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MICHAELIANBLACK</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S4 Episode 2 - Dioramas in His Head

Welcome to Season 4 of Obscure. This season marks the beginning of our second American novel (our first if, for some reason, you do NOT consider Wuthering Heights an American book). After a restful few months in Rome, your host finds himself in bonny Londontown, excited to begin again. So, let us take the first of what promises to be many steps on what will be a fruitiful American journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Season 4 of Obscure. This season marks the beginning of our second American novel (our first if, for some reason, you do NOT consider Wuthering Heights an American book). After a restful few months in Rome, your host finds himself in bonny Londontown, excited to begin again. So, let us take the first of what promises to be many steps on what will be a fruitiful American journey. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S4 Episode 1 - Our American Journey Begins

Well, we did it. We read every page - nay, every word - of this classic American novel. Now a summary episode to figure out what the hell it is that we read. Would love to hear your opinions as Michael shares his own. Regardless, we will take a little break before Season 4. Enjoy your vacation, class. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, we did it. We read every page - nay, every word - of this classic American novel. Now a summary episode to figure out what the hell it is that we read. Would love to hear your opinions as Michael shares his own. Regardless, we will take a little break before Season 4. Enjoy your vacation, class. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 67 - A Wrap-Up

We're in Dublin for the final episode of the reading of Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff seems to be longing for death. In his case, though, it seems like Heathcliff may get his wish. As for Cathy and Hareton, they're on their way to Happy Town, as is your host, who took some edibles before beginning this recording. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're in Dublin for the final episode of the reading of Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff seems to be longing for death. In his case, though, it seems like Heathcliff may get his wish. As for Cathy and Hareton, they're on their way to Happy Town, as is your host, who took some edibles before beginning this recording. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack/</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 66 - Racing to Beat the Edibles

The penultimate episode of Wuthering Heights is, at last, upon us. Lest you think the book will end without fireworks, think again! Some currant shrubs ignite the fuse and ka-bam! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The penultimate episode of Wuthering Heights is, at last, upon us. Lest you think the book will end without fireworks, think again! Some currant shrubs ignite the fuse and ka-bam! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 65 - I Mean, What Is He, An Ion?!? (Good one, Michael)

Cathy Jr. is hard at work making amends with her stupid cousin Hareton. But don't worry, she doesn't mean anything by calling him so. Will Hareton forgive his cousin? Can two first cousins find their way together in this crazy world? Hard to say, but we all like happy endings, don't we? Well, don't we???https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cathy Jr. is hard at work making amends with her stupid cousin Hareton. But don't worry, she doesn't mean anything by calling him so. Will Hareton forgive his cousin? Can two first cousins find their way together in this crazy world? Hard to say, but we all like happy endings, don't we? Well, don't we???<a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 64  - When I Call You Stupid, I Don't Mean Anything

Your host arrives in Italy with one question. As for Heathcliff &amp; Co., things are shaking up and shaking out as we zip towards the conclusion of Season 3. Some big changes at Wuthering Heights, all of them in this host's view, a little too convenient. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your host arrives in Italy with one question. As for Heathcliff &amp; Co., things are shaking up and shaking out as we zip towards the conclusion of Season 3. Some big changes at Wuthering Heights, all of them in this host's view, a little too convenient. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/home</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 63 - What the Hell Are We Doing Here?

The New World gives way to the Old as your host gears up for his extended sojourn to Italia. Some advice: if you're feeling depressed/anxious, best thing to do is to totally upend your life. Chaos almost surely cures chaos. Right? Also, those jerks over at Wuthering Heights are still on their crap. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New World gives way to the Old as your host gears up for his extended sojourn to Italia. Some advice: if you're feeling depressed/anxious, best thing to do is to totally upend your life. Chaos almost surely cures chaos. Right? Also, those jerks over at Wuthering Heights are still on their crap. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/home</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 62 - Arrivederci

Well, another moody week on the moors. Your host finds himself essentially incapacitated by depression and those dickheads over at Wuthering Heights aren't much helping matters. https://www.patreon.com/homeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, another moody week on the moors. Your host finds himself essentially incapacitated by depression and those dickheads over at Wuthering Heights aren't much helping matters. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/home</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 61 - Aspects of Abstracted Silence

If you were wondering if Zillah sucks - she does. More misdeeds, more corruption, and malevolence. Only Cathy Jr. retains her humanity in this morass. And maybe say your goodbyes to Linton while you still can, the schmuck. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you were wondering if Zillah sucks - she does. More misdeeds, more corruption, and malevolence. Only Cathy Jr. retains her humanity in this morass. And maybe say your goodbyes to Linton while you still can, the schmuck. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S3 Episode 60 - Zillah, What a Pillah

It's a book club, but funny!Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.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. Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knowsSeason 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcastSupport this show and access bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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It's a book club, but funny!Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights.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. Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work.Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, more accent work.Season 3: Wuthering Heights. It's a love story? Who knowsSeason 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcastSupport this show and access bonus content: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a>

Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Michael realizes that Jude has much in common with his ugly rescue dog, Jack-Jack.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael realizes that Jude has much in common with his ugly rescue dog, Jack-Jack. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 3 - Jack-Jack.

Friend Krista Tippett joins the conversation about what is hope and why it’s so important, not just to poor Jude, but all of us. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friend Krista Tippett joins the conversation about what is hope and why it’s so important, not just to poor Jude, but all of us.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 4 - Prayer and the Wicked Jew.

Michael compares the world of Jude the Obscure to River City, Iowa, and he asks writer Nell Scovell if there’s a pill he can take for his Female Problem. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael compares the world of Jude the Obscure to River City, Iowa, and he asks writer Nell Scovell if there’s a pill he can take for his Female Problem.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 5 - A Little Manliness.

Jude struggles with achieving his goals, which leads Michael to discuss his own life challenges with bestie Michael Showalter. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude struggles with achieving his goals, which leads Michael to discuss his own life challenges with bestie Michael Showalter.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 6 - Jude, Buck Up!.

Jude’s son arrives, and Sue feels an instant connection. But a wise old widow warns the couple of a tragic doom to come.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude’s son arrives, and Sue feels an instant connection. But a wise old widow warns the couple of a tragic doom to come. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 52 - Are You My Mother?.

Sue reveals her true self to Jude, and Michael has an epiphany about why this book is considered a classic. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sue reveals her true self to Jude, and Michael has an epiphany about why this book is considered a classic.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 31 - I’m a Negation of Civilization.

The outrage atJude and Sue’s happiness and their unmarried status continues to cause an uproar among their neighbors, forcing the couple to make some tough decisions.This episode is sponsored by Petronics - Mousr (www.petronics.io/obscure code: OBSCURE).See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The outrage atJude and Sue’s happiness and their unmarried status continues to cause an uproar among their neighbors, forcing the couple to make some tough decisions. This episode is sponsored by Petronics - Mousr (<a href="http://www.petronics.io/obscure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.petronics.io/obscure</a> code: OBSCURE). See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 54 - A Smear Campaign.

Jude, Sue &amp; Jack Jack all struggle to break free of the ties that bind them.This episode is sponsored by Roman (www.getroman.com/OBSCURE).See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude, Sue &amp; Jack Jack all struggle to break free of the ties that bind them. This episode is sponsored by Roman (<a href="http://www.getroman.com/OBSCURE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getroman.com/OBSCURE</a>). See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 43 - The Steel Trap of Belief.

In an episode that spans years, Jude and Sue pay a price for their nontraditional domestic arrangement. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an episode that spans years, Jude and Sue pay a price for their nontraditional domestic arrangement.  See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 55 - Finding God and Losing Religion.

Michael turns to fellow comedian Guy Branum to help break down Jude’s Latin performance at the local tavern. This episode is sponsored by Away (www.awaytravel.com/obscure code: OBSCURE). Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael turns to fellow comedian Guy Branum to help break down Jude’s Latin performance at the local tavern.   This episode is sponsored by Away (<a href="http://www.awaytravel.com/obscure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.awaytravel.com/obscure</a> code: OBSCURE).   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 26 - Jude the Hack.

Jude arrives in Christminster, and Michael and comedian Maeve Higgins tell ghost stories.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude arrives in Christminster, and Michael and comedian Maeve Higgins tell ghost stories. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 17 - You Have Arrived at Your Destination.

Jude and Sue settle into a happy domestic life with Jude's son, but trouble follows in the form of a jealous Arabella.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude and Sue settle into a happy domestic life with Jude's son, but trouble follows in the form of a jealous Arabella. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 53 - They Were Happy for Two Paragraphs.

Micheal continues to predict Jude’s fate as he dissects a dark and heated conversation between lovers Jude and Sue. And Michael talks with "God Land" writer Lyz Lenz about leaving her own marriage and faith and naming her son...Jude!This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/obscure code: OBSCURE).See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Micheal continues to predict Jude’s fate as he dissects a dark and heated conversation between lovers Jude and Sue. And Michael talks with "God Land" writer Lyz Lenz about leaving her own marriage and faith and naming her son...Jude! This episode is sponsored by Petronics (<a href="http://www.petronics.io/obscure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.petronics.io/obscure</a> code: OBSCURE). See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 61 - Death, Death, Dammedable Death.

Jude &amp; Sue finally meet for tea, and Michael is joined by special guest reader, RISK! host Kevin Allison.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jude &amp; Sue finally meet for tea, and Michael is joined by special guest reader, RISK! host Kevin Allison. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 41 - The Piano Is Like a Heart.

Sue finally admits she sees love in Jude's eyes, and Michael sees himself in Jude. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sue finally admits she sees love in Jude's eyes, and Michael sees himself in Jude.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 32 - Don’t Be Such a Wet Noodle.

A surprising plot development makes Sue reconsider marrying Jude. Plus, Michael’s wife Martha returns to discuss this new intrigue.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A surprising plot development makes Sue reconsider marrying Jude. Plus, Michael’s wife Martha returns to discuss this new intrigue. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 51 - Well! Quite a Piece of News!.

As we head towards the final pages, Michael is thrown off by a surprising turn of events, which starts with Little Father Time questioning Sue about life and culminates in a startling chilling discovery that changes everything. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we head towards the final pages, Michael is thrown off by a surprising turn of events, which starts with Little Father Time questioning Sue about life and culminates in a startling chilling discovery that changes everything.  See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 59 - Done Because We Are Too Menny.

Michael contemplates throwing the book into the fire in frustration while Jude and Sue go round and round.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael contemplates throwing the book into the fire in frustration while Jude and Sue go round and round. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 33 - Going Through the Spanking Machine.

Michael is joined by Another Period co-star Paget Brewster to read an intimate scene between the notorious cousins following an incident with Sue’s gossipy classmates. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael is joined by Another Period co-star Paget Brewster to read an intimate scene between the notorious cousins following an incident with Sue’s gossipy classmates.   Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 30 - Take Off Those Wet Clothes.

Phillotson puzzles over how he should respond to the news that Sue wants out of their marriage, and Michael talks to Mike Birbiglia about wanting out of a La Quinta.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phillotson puzzles over how he should respond to the news that Sue wants out of their marriage, and Michael talks to Mike Birbiglia about wanting out of a La Quinta. See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/policies/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/policies/listener</a> for privacy information. Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack</a> See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Episode 45 - Stepping Blindly into the Quagmire.

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