BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

Episode 4.02 ("Freedom of Speechlessness " ) . Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold .   (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance ) Lyssa finds a new job at a mysterious corporation that gets her out of her Trump-induced funk. Contestants in a new game show match wits with FBI Director Kash Patel. A much-maligned virtual character is looking for a job. A kids' educ...

Episode 4.01 ("Look What You Made Us Do! " ) . Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, and Dale Leopold .   (Double published to My Friend Lyssa and BS de Resistance ) Lyssa, Jay and Jake have escaped to Blue Syracuse (within skedaddling range of the Canadian border) with an involuntary stowaway; the Pod takes a turn towards the political and the impolite; narrating the Squeaky-clean Military Parade;...

Special Nuts Bonus Episode ("Previously on Nuts") Season 4 will be dropping soon! It will contain the Series finale of Nuts sketches based loosely on Peanuts characters with a dash of Netflix's Dark. Realizing that we've stretched the story out for more than two years, Dale decided he would present all seven previous episodes. Enjoy! Sketches written by Dale Leopold .   Original music composed and...

Joint Podcast Bonus Episode ("We Are Sooo Back!")! Lyssa and Dale have an exciting announcement about a new episode, and catch listeners up on what we've been up to since our last episode. 

Arraignment Day Special Surprise! We couldn't contain our glee over You-Know-Who's first (of many, we hope) arraignment in New York. Join Lyssa, Dale, Karyn and Chris for a healthy dose of giddy schadenfreude! The song, "The Taming of the Shroom," was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta, and featured Dale Leopold (Donald Trump), Chris Mezzolesta (Fred Trump), and Nancy McLemore (Stormy Da...

Bonus Episode 49 ("No, Seriously, Try Our New Show!"). Our cunning plan to entice BS de Résistance listeners to migrate to our new show, My Friend Lyssa , is to cleverly disguise our My Friend Lyssa Season 1 Recap Bonus Episode as an unsuspecting BSdR Bonus Episode! Bwahahahaha! Enjoy our favorite songs and sketches, chosen by our cast, from the 21 Episodes of MFL.

Bonus Episode 48 ("You're Still Here?"). In our first BSdR activity in almost a year, Lyssa and Dale discuss the fact that we've had a new show, "My Friend Lyssa," since May 2021! Plus, we talk about our upcoming virtual live show, "Clicking and Streaming." We also pay tribute to a departing member of the Suffolk & Goode Players, the amazing Nancy McLemore. You can buy tickets to the show at https...

Bonus Episode 47 ("Every Trump Must Go!"). Lyssa and Dale are joined by the cast to look back on their favorite musical moments in anticipation of the release of our third and final album, "Good Trouble." Join us in our new venture, "My Friend Lyssa," coming on Cinco de Mayo! Same great cast and creative team, less politics and F-bombs. Or listen all over again as we take to the airwaves on WBCQ.c...

Bonus Episode 46 ("A Long, Strange Clip"), Part 2 of 2. The BSdR cast assembles to share their favorite moments from the past three seasons. There are also a few digressions--and exciting news about our upcoming ventures!

Bonus Episode 45 ("A Long, Strange Clip"). Part 1 of 2. The BSdR cast assembles to share their favorite moments from the past three seasons. There are also a few digressions--and a sea shanty!

Episode 44, "Orange You Glad It's Over?" (Season 3, Episode 14). In our Series Finale, Joe and Kamala enjoy their post-inauguration afterglow. Lyssa gets some heady new responsibilities. Trump finds retirement hard to swallow, and everything goes to Hell. The Texan Russians have exciting news. And Trump is trapped in a not-so-wonderful life. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, an...

Bonus Episode 44: "Goodbye and Hello" Lyssa and Dale discuss recent events and reveal exciting upcoming plans for the show and the cast. We'll be back soon with our next regular episode!

It's the 2020 BS Holiday Special! Lyssa and Dale look back on 2020, and various cast members share their holiday greetings. And there are songs! We'll see you all in 2021!

Episode 43, "Deep State of Denial," (Season 3, Episode 13). Trump's "elite" legal strike force battles COVID-19, math and reality. The Loeffler/Warnock debate breaks down due to software glitches. Lyssa returns home only to find the Resistance needs her help--again. And the Pences get new orders from Beijing. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of...

Episode 42, "Coup Coup for Cocoa Puffs," (Season 3, Episode 12). Lilith and Civility double down against the Dark Lord in Vegas, but roll snake eyes. FLOTUS shares her true feelings about the holiday season. And deep in his Bunker, the Floundering Fuhrer contemplates his life choices. Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Playe...

Bonus Episode 43 ("Extreme Comic Relief"). On the day the election is called for Biden/Harris, the cast members discuss our new-found (and extremely welcome) irrelevance. We also check in with some of our characters for their reaction. 

Episode 41, "Gotterdumberung," (Season 3, Episode 11). The Russians decide to switch allegiances. The Trump rally ends in mayhem and fowl play. Jake gets awesome surprise visitors. And we check in with both White House Election Night parties.  Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Rudy Giuliani) Lor...

Episode 40, "Shirt Tuck Everlasting," (Season 3, Episode 10). Trump has his convictions reversed, and the other GOP candidates drop out. The Millermobile sings. Lyssa has adventures in two dimensions. Lilith ignores the orders from Hell and teams up with the Civility Fairy.     Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Dus...

Bonus Episode 42, "Getting Ahead of Ourselves." Lyssa and Dale discuss the show's new accelerated production schedule, working for foreign voice clients and Lyssa's secret for quoting VO rates. Plus: out-takes from our most recent episode, "Freaky Girl Friday!" 

Episode 39, "Freaky Girl Friday," (Season 3, Episode 9). Vera offers Lyssa a peek into the alternate timeline. Yevgeny reveals Putin's plan (among other things) to Trump, and Ivanka's shocking announcement throws the RNC into chaos.   Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Vegas Bartender) Lori Furth (Millermobi...

Bonus Episode 41, "October Surprise Party." Lyssa and Dale discuss the absurdly eventful first day of October, as well as a post-mortem on the first (and only?) presidential debate. Plus out-takes from our most recent episode, "Ruthless."

Episode 38, "Ruthless," (Season 3, Episode 8).  In a Very Special Episode, the Deep State mini-sub finally arrives at Epstein's island hideaway only to find that Trump has eluded them. And Lyssa gets some devastating text messages from herself in the alternate timeline.   Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Dustin Ebaugh (Jay) L...

Bonus Episode 40, "Of Squirrels, Spies and Studios." Lyssa and Dale give their TV and Twitter follow recommendations, the importance of sorted Legos, Dale's Deep State family ties and the lost art of recording in a studio with other humans. Plus: out-takes from our most recent episode, "Dystopia Cornucopia!"

Episode 37, "Dystopia Cornucopia," (Season 3, Ep. 7).  Putin's American agents get a new minder. VP Kaine is dispatched on a dubious mission. Lyssa discovers a terrifying vortex in her living room. And Trump's escape plan goes awry.   Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, and featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Dustin Ebaugh (Feral Jay, Rudy Giuliani) Lori Furth (Elizab...

Bonus Episode 39, "Of Cat Tales and Calamities." Lyssa and Dale discuss the DNC, selling kittens to Morgan Freeman, and a plea for help to Carol Burnett. Plus: out-takes from our most recent episode, "Eine Kleine Cognitive Decline."