Obscure with Michael Ian Black

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**Obscure with Michael Ian Black**

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 knows

Season 4: American Tragedy. Also a potential title of this podcast

Support this show and access bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

Latest Episodes:

S2 Episode 15 - The Big Buddy Blues Feb 26, 2021

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Our woeful monster begins to sing his lament to Victor Frankenstein. Plus, it's PIZZA NIGHT!!! What is your MPA?

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 14 - Butt Stuff Feb 16, 2021

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Young Victor Frankenstein is gettin' down and dirty in this episode of grotesqueries. PLUS, Michael makes obvious and probably tedious observations about Christianity!

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 13 - Going from Point A to Point X Feb 09, 2021

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Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 12 - Working the Poll Feb 02, 2021

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A blast from the past Election Day episode! Michael gets busy working that poll, and Victor Frankenstein gets busy figuring out the nature of creation. One of them deserves a tip.

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 11 - The Outlook is Cloudy (and Grim) Jan 26, 2021

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Recorded with Election Eve looming, Michael attempts to discern the future and compare Frankenstein's experimentation with our own. Does he take the comparisons too far? Of course.

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 10 - ORGY Jan 19, 2021

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Maybe you thought there wouldn't be an orgy this season. WRONG!

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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S2 Episode 9 - In the Bubble Jan 12, 2021

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Coming to you from a Hyatt Regency somewhere in Southern California, it's a quarantine episode of Frankenstein, in which Michael does his perfect Italian accent SEVERAL TIMES!!!

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

This month's bonus content includes camping & deli chat, book club and more! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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S2 Episode 08 - The Full Leno Jan 05, 2021

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Somehow, after 7 episodes, Michael only now begins the actual story of Frankenstein. "Hey Shakespeare, why are you only starting Frankenstein's story now?" And we meet an angel from heaven.

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

This month's bonus content includes book club, deli chat, Michael's letters and more! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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S2 Episode 7 - Bissy, Bicy, Bishy, Bitch Dec 29, 2020

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Michael dives deep into Mr. Shelley and finds UNCANNY parallels between the husband and wife. HORROR! BEAUTY! HEADLESS LADY!!!

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

This month's bonus content includes book club, deli chat, Michael's letters and more! Get it all at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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S2 Episode 6 - Brother, Sledge Dec 22, 2020

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Walton believes he has finally found a brother in Frankenstein who, like soup, begins to warm his wandering heart. And brandy. Soup and brandy. And a bathtub stirred with a boomerang. Because here on Obscure, we remain unafraid to mix our metaphors.

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

This month's bonus content includes book club, letters from Michael + extra audio! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack

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