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Dive into the whimsical world of Mark Twain with this delightful collection of his most eccentric tales. From sharp political commentary to musings on humanitys desire for legacy, these stories balance humor and truth in unique ways. Together, they create a tapestry of whimsy that captivates and entertains. (Introduction by John Greenman)

Loch is seeking revenge. It would help if she wasn’t in jail. The plan: To steal a priceless elven manuscript that once belonged to her family, but is now in the hands of the most powerful man in the Republic. To do so, Loch - former soldier, former prisoner, and current fugitive - must assemble a crack team of magical misfits that includes a cynical illusionist, a shape shifting unicorn, a repentant death priestess, a talking magical war hammer, and a lad with seemingly no skills.

Flatland, first published in 1884, is classic work of satire. The full title, Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, reveals the story's most compelling characteristic, its discussion of multiple dimensions. It is this fascinating examination which has contributed to Flatland's enduring popularity.

Ethan, Johnny, and Jeremy read through the many Star Wars Expanded Universe novels in publication order and look at the politics, culture, and economics of both that world and ours through a historical materialist lens. Find us at bsky.app/profile/peoplesnewrepublic.bsky.social and instagram.com/peoplesnewrepublic, and email us at peoplesnewrepublic@protonmail.com!

Acclaimed author Lionel Shriver—author of the National Book Award finalist So Much for That, The Post-Birthday World, and the vivid psychological novel We Need to Talk About Kevin, now a major motion picture—probes the mystery of charisma in a razor-sharp new novel that teases out the...

During the Melbourne International Comedy Festival there's about a billion comedians in and around Comedy Republic, so we thought we'd get Kyran Wheatley to try and speak to as many of them as we can cram into our Green Room. So expect a great many episodes all throughout the festival, featuring your favourite comedians from Melbourne, Australia and the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If you love Texas then this is the podcast for you! This is a live Podcast set inside the famous Republic Boot Co in Houston TX (video version is on YouTube only). Explore fascinating stories of Texas History blended with content from our special guests that accentuate the unique Texas character. Of course there is always a lesson on the ’Boot of The Week’. Your hosts are ’The Rowdy Loafers’ (term used for some Houstonians in 1836) - Chris Conradical (Empresario of Republic Boot Co) - Fireball Bill - Suit Steve Springer

In each episode, uploaded weekly, a storyteller shares beliefs of modern culture through a unique and captivating podcast.Review, and share if you enjoyed!All Content and Social Media: https://linktr.ee/jaggir See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Embark on a journey into the imaginative and whimsical world of "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain. This audiobook offers a delightful collection of Twain's satirical and humorous essays and sketches that explore a wide range of topics, from politics to society to the absurdities of everyday life. With Twain's trademark wit and clever storytelling, you'll find yourself transported to a place where irony reigns, and laughter is guaranteed. These sketches provide a sharp and often hilarious commentary on the quirks and follies of the human experience.

Listen to the conversation as you sit in the corner of the snug in Mulligan's pub. The Teacher, The Sergeant, and the Parish Priest, aided by the Barman, are in session, and little of what happens in this Dublin inner city parish will escape their attention.

John O’Driscoll is madly in love with Karen Black but is so mesmerised by her beauty that in her presence his brain refuses to function. He walks in fear of school governor Father Kennedy, a man with nasal hair so terrifying it gives grown men nightmares and sends small animals scurrying for cover. And all O’Driscoll’s efforts to impress Karen seem to end in disaster and public humiliation at the hands of the cantankerous cleric. Will O’Driscoll stay out of the pub long enough to win Karen over? Will he stay out of Father Kennedy’s reach for long enough to have his teaching contract renewed?

The Banana Bread and Circus Republic Podcast’s objective is to explore the ethics of humanity’s course of evolution. We intend to unify intelligent minds and heal the wounds of discord, with emphasis on the humorous aspects of humanity’s technological obsessions, and the current pitfalls in between. This gives us the opportunity to think outside the box, and explore with a light heart, which speaks to the humanitarian values and comedic outlets we live by. This sense of levity gives us hope to reconcile a new quality of life for the inquisitive. In short, this podcast aims to help people...

UFC Reviews, predictions, fights, fighters, and weekly news of all that is the UFC. Strong opinions and humour from these 3 sarcastic armchair experts.

In this satirical alternative history, Professor Jeronimo Herodotease and his team of documentary filmmakers and reenactors revivify the dark days of the Grim Depression and Amerika's descent into dictatorship. In the chaos and strife that followed the assassination of President-elect Frankie van Rosenvelt, General Jackson and a cadre of Forcist-minded cockroaches swarmed the stage, gnawed away at democratic norms, and declared martial law under the guise of restoring "Law and Order."

The Last American Geek is a captivating, hilarious coming-of-age story about a young outcast who is tired of his miserable life. The geek is unattractive, friendless, bullied; is filled with frustration and social anxiety, and has no chance of finding quality romance. But rather than accept his predicament and settle for a lifetime of misery, he flips the switch in the most unusual ways, only the most ingenious, unique, cunning and determined geek could conjure up!

After hitting rock bottom mentally via a road sign in Bedford, Danny Murdo bounces back and straight into the Serbian mafia, the Hungarian aristocracy, and an American film producer, amongst others, as he flounders through an Eastern Europe lurching worryingly to its right. He somehow solves crimes, aided by his heroic homosexual brother and hindered by his devoutly pious brother-in-law.

The Legend of Icarus O'Toole is a satirical love story about an innocent child of nature who falls victim to his own eccentric, even slapstick ways. Born on the beautiful and wild Achill Island off the west coast of Ireland, free as a bird, with a predilection for chasing about naked on the high cliffs of Croaghaun, his carefree life slowly gathers momentum, then races around like an out-of-control roller coaster.

Red Green is celebrated as one of the handiest men in North America. But as well as being a purveyor of inventive practical advice on, for example, making a jetpack from two propane tanks, Red Green is also noted for his insights into that most difficult of assembly jobs, human relationships. Set out in approximately chronological order, from teen dating to the last words of men ("You know, honey, in the last couple of years, you've really packed on the beef"), this is the testosterone owner's manual to every aspect of finding a mate and then learning to deal with her growing disappointment in you.

Operating a ham radio is fun, and most people's interest in amateur radios are driven by the fun aspect of it. Besides the excitement, amateur radio could be very helpful in emergency situations, especially when other services are unavailable.