Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Maybe you thought there wouldn't be an orgy this season. WRONG!  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack if you love book clubs and bonus content! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 See Privacy Policy at https:...

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 See Privacy...

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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

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! Su...

Walton, at long last, meets Frankenstein! And Frankenstein begins to tell his sordid tale. (He doesn'tknow yet if it's actually "sordid" but screw it.) This month's bonus content includes book club, letters from Michael, extra audio + more! Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.  Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

In which Michael describes a trembling and fearful sensation! Marlow describes his intention of getting to "the land of mist and snow," and Michael solves a literary mystery.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This month's bonus content includes camping chat, deli chat, book club and more! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Friendships are lacking and Michael kicks Nature's stupid ass. This month's bonus content includes camping chat, deli chat, book club and more! Join us at patreon.com/michaelianblack. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Michael Ian Black continues his journey reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This month's bonus content includes camping chat, deli chat, book club and more! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our first episode of Obscure Season 2: Frankenstein is alive. Listen, love, laugh & review. This month's bonus content include's camping chat, deli chat, book club and more! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Michael is back and better than ever! Well, he's back! Join more of the fun at patreon.com/michaelianblack Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Death comes for Jude, while Michael welcomes a new life. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Michael plans a eulogy, Jude hangs to life, and Arabella plans her next move. Mrs. Edlin visits to inform Jude that Sue has “properly” become a wife to her new husband, causing Jude to rail against the time in which they exist. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Ghosts continue to haunt Jude, and Michael can relate. Meanwhile, Sue continues to doubt both herself and her choices and finally decides who to share a bed with. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Jude and Sue reunite and declare their love for each other. Despite Michael’s prediction, Jude survives the trip and struggles back to Christminster. Later, Michael's wife Martha joins him to talk about regrets.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Po...

After Arabella rejects Jude’s dying wish, he travels to Marygreen and comes face-to-face with Sue for what may be the last time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Three months after remarrying Arabella, Jude seems to be dying of a broken heart and begs Arabella to ask Sue to visit. Arabella is outraged.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Arabella and her father keep Jude drunk for days at a party with his old drinking companions. Soon it becomes clear that this conniving pair have a hidden agenda. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

From the Jack-Jack Memorial Reading Throne, Michael is almost finished with the book. Jude allows Arabella to get him drunk and take him back to her father’s house where he invites her to “burn” him. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https...

Michael takes a break from reading to share his difficult week with listeners in an episode of reflection. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Arabella's finagling her way into Jude’s life, yet again, and Jude learns about Sue and Philloston’s remarriage. Another death seems imminent. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

After an inspired night at the theatre, Michael discusses how Hardy matches up to Shakespeare. Meanwhile, Sue and Phillotson walk down the aisle (again).   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

The drama continues as Sue arrives at Philloston's house in preparation to remarry him. But can she go through with it? Can he? Can Michael? And later, Michael asks friend and author Gary Shteyngart what the hell is going on in this book. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

As Michael celebrates his birthday, our beloved characters continue to spiral. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite Jude’s pleas, Sue’s grief leads her to believe she must go back to her first husband to save her soul. And Michael continues to work through his issues with Jack-Jack.   This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/OBSCURE code: OBSCURE) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See omnystudio.com/lis...