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In 2005, Dave Chappelle left show business at the height of his fame, giving up a small fortune and the hottest new television show in many years. In so doing, he transformed from being one of the greatest comics of his generation into one of the most enigmatic ever. In Searching for Dave Chappelle, Jason Zinoman, the first comedy critic in the history of The New York Times, sorts through the myriad theories and examines what happened to this singular artist.

When Ram Mohammad Thomas, an orphaned, uneducated street kid from Mumbai, wins a billion rupees on a live TV quiz show, he finds himself beaten up and thrown in jail by the programme's producers. During his interrogation he explains, through a series of flashbacks, how he knew the answers to all the show's questions. What he describes about his life is jaw-dropping: "You learn a lot about the world by living in it." he says.

[Contains explicit content] India's hottest stand-up comics recorded LIVE at Mumbai's premier comedy venue, Canvas Laugh Club.

Sarah Churchwell examines one of the most enduringly popular stories of all time, Gone with the Wind, to help explain the divisions ripping the United States apart today. Separating fact from fiction, she shows how histories of mythmaking have informed America's racial and gender politics, the controversies over Confederate statues, the resurgence of white nationalism, the Black Lives Matter movement, the enduring power of the American Dream, and the violence of Trumpism.

The Rekhta Podcast features weekly concise episodes that immerse audiences in the fascinating world of Urdu literature and Hindustani culture. This is a one-of-a-kind podcast where you may relish the eternal charm of Urdu language and literature, along with the abundant learning experience. Embellished with the rhythm and imagery of Urdu poetry, these episodes cover a wide range of topics.

A podcast that is unique in its own way. Live the stories I create and enjoy the music I recreate.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaisinghhofficial

This fully sound designed program is read by Joe Pera A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape by Joe Pera is a funny, warm, and sincere guide to regaining calm and confidence when you're hiding in the bathroom. Joe Pera goes to the bathroom a lot. And...

Two recently-rediscovered Hercule Poirot short stories byAgatha Christie, read by David Suchet.In 2004, a remarkable archive was unearthed at Agatha Christie’s family home, Greenway – 73 of her private notebooks, filled with pencilled jottings and ideas. Hidden within this literary treasure...

'Monsieur Poirot, somehow or other I've just got to get rid of my husband!' No sooner had she uttered the words than Lady Edgware's husband was dead, brutally stabbed in the neck. The evidence against her is overwhelming, the case cut and dried. But what is the truth behind it all? What...

It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are.

Journey into the enchanting world of fairy tales with The Snow White Legacy. This podcast meticulously unravels the rich tapestry of the Snow White legend, exploring its roots and its widespread influence on storytelling.At the heart of this series is the often-overlooked tale of "Snow White and Rose Bud", an intriguing narrative of two endearing sisters who navigate a world filled with magic and mystery. We dive deep into the history of this lesser-known story, revealing how it laid much of the groundwork for what would become the universally beloved tale of Snow White.Each episode delves ...

Dive into the hilarity of The Comedy of Errors, one of William Shakespeares earliest and shortest plays, crafted between 1592 and 1594. This farcical comedy brings to life the chaotic tale of two sets of identical twins, inadvertently separated at birth. When Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio arrive in Ephesus, they unknowingly stumble into the lives of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and Dromio of Ephesus. The ensuing chaos spirals into a whirlwind of slapstick humor, mistaken identities, wrongful beatings, near-seduction, and wild accusations of theft, infidelity, and ...

A Week to Kill is 10 episode stand up comedy series from Audible Suno created and hosted by Abish Mathew. In each episode, Abish challenges two comedians to write, workshop & perform a completely new stand up comedy set based on topics they select at random with only a week to prepare. Will they succeed? Will they bomb on stage? Find out on A Week to Kill.

Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage (yatra) to the town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, which is the seat of Lord Vithoba. Palakhis (palanquin processions) carrying the paduka (footprints) of the deity and various saints, most notably Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram from the Warkari sect, are taken from their respective shrines to Pandharpur. The tradition is more than 700 to 800 years old. This march on foot from various locations in Maharashtra to Vithoba temple, Pandharpur, attracts over a million pilgrims. While on foot they chant the name of the Lord. The importance of constantly chanting ' ...

Vampires have walked among us for thousands of years. These reanimated corpses survive by draining and consuming the blood of the living, and their threat to humanity cannot be ignored. Throughout the centuries, professors and peasants have offered their own vampire-fighting tips, but these were often old wives' tales, based more on superstition than on fact. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive vampire-fighting guide for the 21st century.

Jeffrey Tambor doesn't work without Marie Larkin, Transparent's hair and wigs guru. In this interview, she convinces us that half the puzzle of character development is solved in the hair studio. (She has enough wigs in her personal collection to furnish 60 extras with '90s locks!) Marie has worked with Jeffrey since the beginning of his career, and talks about their partnership that - despite getting off to a rocky start - ended up lasting a lifetime.

Welcome to our Hindi Storytelling Podcast where Madhuri Adwani narrates day-to-day stories and occurrences of women's lives across generations. Do you call yourself a new-age woman? What happened to women before you? Where and how do you trace your lineage and see the difference?On Tapri Tales, Madhuri tells you ordinary stories with layers of gender, history, class and caste laid on top of one another. All you need to do is grab a cup of tea at your nearest tapri and prepare yourself for an enticing storytelling session.Know more at: https://ivmpodcasts.com/tapri-tales

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Get ready to uncover the fascinating world of the adult entertainment industry, straight from the perspectives of the performers and creators themselves. Join us on the "Selling Seduction Podcast" as we dive into eye-opening and risqué conversations. It's a chance to explore a whole different kind of life—one that's far from the usual 9-5 grind!

"Everything about me is in my films," Steven Spielberg has said. Taking this as a key to understanding the hugely successful moviemaker, Molly Haskell explores the full range of Spielberg's works for the light they shine upon the man himself. Through such powerhouse hits as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones, to less-appreciated movies like the haunting Schindler's List, Haskell shows how Spielberg's uniquely evocative filmmaking and story-telling reveal the many ways in which his life, work, and times are entwined.