Charles Bursell Presents

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Synopsis

Social critic-at-large Charles Bursell presents podcasts, radio art, and commentary in a variety of formats and genres ranging from one-on-one conversation to full company experimental audio improv. Current podcasts include "Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre" and "Conversations with Charles Bursell"

Episodes

  • The Information Age (CBP-60)

    09/05/2023 Duration: 59min

    Follow the perilous journey of Winston on his heroic quest for the legendary Free Flow of Information. This is a full-length radio play created from the 1997 original 12-episode serial. www.charlesbursell.com

  • R-A-D-I-O! (CBP-59)

    12/04/2023 Duration: 29min

    Vintage Jingles, Kitchen Table Issues, I Wonder, Breaking News, Coming Up, Boop-Bop-a-Dee-Bop, Dad Jokes.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • The Girl and The Goat (CBP-58)

    05/04/2023 Duration: 29min

    Audio stories sculpted of improvised spoken word, music, and sound: Walter, Be Bop, The Girl and The Goat, Berliners’ March, and Flightless.   www.charlesbursell.com

  • Calling the Game (CBP-57)

    29/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Rating your life when it’s over and the choice to live it again. But first: improvised play-by-play, a silly song, and a quick monologue. Plus: The Serendipity Singers. 

  • Major Minor (CBP-56)

    22/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Van Thoughts, Sarah 1993, Military Whimsey, Letter to Grandma.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • Trivialities (CBP-55)

    15/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Trivial thoughts about bathrooms, box lunches, checkout lines, pumping gas, building a deck, and signage.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • AI: No Laughing Matter (CBP-54)

    08/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Can AI do comedy, or is it too “woke”? We put it to the test. Listen and judge for yourself. www.charlesbursell.com

  • Real World Correspondent (CBP-53)

    01/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Long after lockdowns were lifted, Charles Bursell remains a happy hermit. His friend Anja reports back from the outside world. www.charlesbursell.com

  • Addressing the Nation (CBP-52)

    22/02/2023 Duration: 29min

    Two speeches from President Jimmy Carter: His so-called “Crisis of Confidence” Speech of July 15, 1979 and his Farewell Address of January 14, 1981 (edited for time). www.charlesbursell.com www.charlesbursell.com

  • On The Nose (CBP-51)

    15/02/2023 Duration: 29min

    Charles Bursell Presents, Ep.51: “On The Nose” – Scrolling videos audio-only, when your friends are a little too on the nose, and an art song that I like.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • Make It Make Sense (CBP-50)

    08/02/2023 Duration: 29min

    Charles Bursell Presents, Ep.50: “Make It Make Sense” – We’re celebrating our 50th episode with non-sequitur sound, absurd stories, and silly songs. Your challenge: make it make sense.   www.charlesbursell.com

  • Dueling Pitches (CBP-49)

    01/02/2023 Duration: 29min

    Which drug to take? What food is healthy? Who’s charity to pledge? What product is best? These questions and more in this long-awaited, brand-new Charles Bursell Presents! Episode 49: Top It Off with Topidov, Some Little Bug, Dueling Pitches, Poop Barf Dirt, Backwards Time Math   www.charlesbursell.com

  • Harry Solstmas (CBP-48)

    13/12/2022 Duration: 29min

    Monologues, sketches, and songs for a combined Solstice/Christmas celebration. Harry Solstmas, Identity Theft, and A Message from George Bailey. Angels We Have Heard on High, Jingle Bells, Small Town Christmas, and An Agnostic Christmas performed by Peter Donalds www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #1: Democracy is on the Ballot

    06/11/2022 Duration: 01min

    Republicans are poised to create a one-party authoritarian state in the US. If you want your vote to count in future elections you better vote in this election.   www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #2: Inflation & The Economy

    06/11/2022 Duration: 02min

    Historically the economy does better under Democrats while Republican continue to peddle their tired and debunked theory of trickle down.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #3: Lying About Crime & Police

    06/11/2022 Duration: 02min

    Contrary to GOP lies, crime rates are down over the last year. Homicide is up, but the highest rates are actually in Republican-led cities and states.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #4: Reproductive Rights

    06/11/2022 Duration: 01min

    If you are one of the 80 to 90 percent of Americans who believe abortion should be legal in at least SOME cases you need to vote Blue.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #5: Legalized Bigotry

    06/11/2022 Duration: 01min

    In the name of “states rights” and “religious liberty” Republicans will continue their drive to codify bigotry in U.S. law.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #6: Climate Crisis

    06/11/2022 Duration: 57s

    Democrats at least give us a fighting chance on Climate, but Republicans are a death sentence for the planet.  www.charlesbursell.com

  • 2022 Midterms Closing Argument #7: Social Security & Medicare

    06/11/2022 Duration: 01min

    The GOP promises to reduce or eliminate Social Security and Medicare. Take them at their word.  www.charlesbursell.com

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