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Manda is a 38-year-old, tough, sarcastic woman who has yet to make peace with the town she was brought to as a teenager after her parents' messy divorce. Her mother is estranged, her father is ill, her brother and stepbrother are emotionally distant and growing restless, and all the while, her tight-lipped and depressed husband is pressing her to have a baby. Full of barbed dialogue and macabre, deadpan descriptions of family dynamics and the awkward social dances performed daily, this novel depicts those who feel permanently out of place.

On the surface Sam has everything any woman should want: successful husband, nice house, holiday home, two lovely kids, and a desirable, expensive car. Yet Sam is frustrated and unfulfilled. When her usual distractions fail her she retraces the steps of how her life turned out like it has. At breakfast Sam takes up’s her daily dose of magic mushrooms. This transforms a normal day into an enjoyable, surreal, roll around Auckland. Till she is cruelly dragged back to reality by a worrying call from her daughter’s school.

Charlie Robinson, Lindsey Scharmyn, Cory Hughes and XCubed420 give their unique commentary on the news and the crazy world around us.Charlie Robinsonhttp://theoctopusofglobalcontrol.com/XCubed420https://www.spreaker.com/show/xcubed420s-podcastCory Hugheshttps://coryhughes.orgLindsey Scharmynhttps://rogueways.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/day-zero--5053134/support.

Nora Lange's debut novel, Us Fools, was praised as the "Great American Novel" by Molly Young in the New York Times, and "a razor-sharp critique of American capitalism" by Michael Schaub at NPR. Now, she turns her eye toward the daily exercise of getting by.

Celeste Mason is the Pinterest stay-at-home supermom of other mothers’ nightmares. Despite her all-organic, SunButter-loving, free-range kids, her immaculate home, and her volunteering awards, she still has time to relax with a nice glass of pinot at the end of the day. The only thing that ruins it all is her workaholic, career-obsessed neighbor, who makes no secret of what she thinks of Celeste’s life choices every chance she gets.

Dive into the delightful world of A.A. Milne, best remembered for his enchanting Winnie the Pooh tales. Yet, before he captivated children’s hearts, Milne honed his wit as an editor for the beloved English humor magazine Punch. In this collection, enjoy a selection of his lively essays that capture the essence of human quirks with humor and charm. Additionally, discover six uproarious one-act plays designed to illustrate the six fundamental plots for aspiring playwrights. From amusing anecdotes about dogs to humorous reflections on dating, this collection promises to tickle your funny bone ...

Can a school detention class appreciate a tragicomedy? It’s all about the play itself. After being sent to heaven, psychotherapist Doctor Styx finds no peace, longing for earthly life. Instead, she gets appointed to guard the mental health of angels.

Southern society is arranged along matriarchal lines, since the Southern matriarch is a far more formidable being than the much nicer Southern male. She has to be this way; she was put on earth with a sacred mission: to drum good manners and the proper religion---ancestor worship---into the next generation.

The Always Sunny Podcast is a look back on the past sixteen seasons of the hit show, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, hosted by Glenn, Charlie, and Rob. The guys are going back to where it all began: 2005. Starting with the very first episode, they’ll rewatch every season and give us a deep dive into their memories of creating the show, reveal how they first met, and discuss how they created a lasting partnership that has endured the better part of two decades. That is, if they can remember any of it.

So the question arises, what would happen if two serial killers suddenly found themselves thrown together by fate? Richard Michael Lamont has a conundrum when he picks up a woman named Savvy Cofield walking along a Tulsa street in a driving rainstorm. Everything he’d planned down to the last detail, has gone awry. Now he’s trapped with no way out. There’s no one he can call, especially not the police. Hoping to find a resolution to his present situation, while Richard and Savvy are hiding out in the small Oklahoma town of Colby, Richard comes up with a plan.

The tidal wave of war crashed upon them, fracturing France like a faultline. This second instalment in the warpath saga lights the spark to ignite an inferno, engulfing Captain Jack Churchill and his Merry Men of the Second Manchester Regiment. Following the events of the L’Épinette ambush, Operation Dynamo becomes initiated to full effect. This is the complete evacuation of the entire British Expeditionary Force out of Dunkirk.

British comedy actor and star of The Fast Show, Down The Line and Bellamy's People, Simon Day showcases various characters in half-hour comedies set around a fictional small provincial theatre. In each episode, one of Simon's characters come to perform at The Mallard, a small provincial theatre somewhere in the UK. We hear the highlights of that night's show, along with the back stage and front of house goings on at the theatre itself.

ALL DAY cafe is where hospitality workers finally get to spill the hospitali-TEA — with a little coffee, a little martini, and a lot of laughs. Hosted by Bossy and Chauncy, this co-hosted storytelling podcast dives into the real (and unreal) life of the service industry: ticket nightmares, Karen showdowns, managers on the brink, and those moments that make you cry in the walk-in. It’s raw, funny, and just the right mix of comedy and therapy — brewed bold for anyone who’s ever worked a shift… or just loves the drama that happens behind the scenes. Grab a cup — it’s time to clock ...

Old Time Radio represents the heart of America, from the 1930s- 1950s radio was a source from entertainment. Join us as we return to the early days of radio.

THREE-DAY CHAMPION is a storytelling podcast wrapped inside a gameshow, hosted by Christine Walters. The show is sprung from the best part of every TV game show - the contestant interviews. Each episode we ask a rotating cast of comedian friends, "if you were a returning three-day champion on a game show, which three stories from your life would you choose to tell?" Our hilarious guests compete in game show-style rounds of play to tell their three best personal stories. Host Christine Walters, and a celebrity guest judge crown the best storyteller as Three Day Champion Champion!

End-of-days war between the US, China, and Europe is threatening. Migrant children are being turned into war robots and people’s emotions are almost entirely controlled by their smart-watches. This is the world in which Adriana de Tocville accidentally becomes President of the United States.

Training the crosshairs of reason on the broadcast output of Thought For The Day from BBC Radio 4, which frequently features nonsensical claims and other affronts to reason with no apparent accountability.SecondThought aims to provide that accountability.secondthoughtfortheday.com

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Get ready to unwind and laugh with Every Day All of Us with Uncle Timmy—the podcast that offers a refreshing escape from life’s seriousness. Aimed especially at Gen X listeners, Uncle Timmy brings his unfiltered sass, quick wit, and a knack for saying exactly what you’re already thinking. From relevant topics to unexpected tangents, no conversation is off-limits when this guncle takes the mic.Whether you’re here for the relatable humor, the occasional wild story, or just want to feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend, Every Day All of Us has you covered. Thanks for ...

Share in the joys, nightmares and sheer absurdities of parenting with two dads and bunch of special guests. Keith Stuart is the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club bestselling novel A Boy Made of Blocks, as well as games editor for the Guardian; Ed Wood is a book editor and former journalist. They both have autistic sons, they both like a chat about books, games and films, and they both have very little filter for talking nonsense about what it’s like to be a dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.