Grease, Grit and Crime in COVID Time

In the not-too-distant future, renowned astrophysicist Sonia is vilified for her radical string theory science and the possibilities it holds for escaping the ominous tentacles of the repressive Shining Light cult that controls the government. And Sarah? We’ll, she’s just a slacker trying to skate by. Little does Sarah know that she’s the key to unlocking a whole new world. Or worlds. #podcast #no...

Talk about a mind-blowing nap. Syd wakes up in a hotel lobby with no recollection of how he got there, why he’s there or where his room is. Hell, he doesn’t even know the time. You’d think it would be easy enough to get answers at the front desk. You’d be wrong. Very wrong.

After an unsuccessful foray into the world’s most temporary-yet-impactful gig, Mr. Krupky visits the unemployment office. But what he gets may not be worth what he has to give. While this podcast stands on its own, it’s also a sequel to our a sequel to our award-winning film and podcast, This Job is a Blast, which you can also hear here. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegrita...

In Bernard’s business of “moving" cars, it pays to be professional. No slip-ups, no guesswork and no one gets hurt. But he's got that damned soft spot, and a weakness for the underdog. And when he takes an unexpected call from Hayley, that combination may come crashing down on him in this dark comedy. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #...

A Cambridge mathematics professor explores the dilemma that appears to be unsolvable by man. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts  #podcastshow  #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters

Okay, so this monkey walks into a bar and ... well, it's complicated. But it has to do with a drunk, delusional anthropologist who runs into a monkey and bridges the communication barrier and finally establishes the species-to-species relationship he's struggled with for his whole life. The monkey, well he's got other plans.

In this neighborhood , they’ll fight, they’ll fawn, they’ll barter, they’ll beg, all to get the attention and good graces of a man called Ken. After all, their suburban lives may depend on it. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #radioplay

They’re one big, happy family — until they receive the latest of so many official notices from their wayward sister/daughter, Gabrielle. Now they’ll all have to drop everything and do whatever it takes to support her, yet again. How long can they this go on before the family implodes? #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #po...

Here’s a fun little ditty that I had nothing to do with, other than to post it. My good friend and great actor Jeff Dupree sent this unsolicited “audition” message to me, and I laughed so hard I decided to abscond it for the podcast (with Jeff’s permission). And while I’m thrilled to have done so little for this podcast, I’m also concerned that I may be wasting my time writing scripts when I could...

As the incoming national mortician general, Dr. Bloom is briefed on an efficient, effective human management system by Dr. Harris and his somewhat hungry“partners.” #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts  #podcastshow  #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters

Middle managers are groomed for their "new career." The play version of Priming the Pump was selected as a finalist in the 2003 Samuel French International Short Play Festival.

One painting, a million ways to interpret it. Four very different people have their own opinions of this particular work, but what exactly are they looking at?

In the Track-and-Neutralize Division at the National Command Center, special agents Rocco and Jenkins are on the trail of their most elusive culprit. He’s managed to disseminate his psychological salvos while carefully covering his tracks ... until now.

To discover the whereabouts of the diamonds, the gang has captured and tortured the beaten man — but they have not broken him. No, the beaten man has invested too much to give his stash away. So he'll take the pain without spilling his guts. But Mr. Jenkins has yet to experience ... The View. Can he survive it?

An Ex-Marine comes to grips with what he’s giving up in his life because of his association with a rag-tag militia and their violent ways. Written and produced by Billy Barber. Starring Billy Barber, Erin Windle, Grace Barber, Leer and Liam Leary, and Mark Bellusci.

New substitute teacher Mr. Paulson thinks he’s prepared to relate to students and teach new math. But certainly not this type of new math.

After too many horrors as the top hit man slinger for hire, all Killer Caruso wants is to be left alone at his favorite saloon. But there are a lot of up-and-coming disbursal slingers who know they can never be the best until they best Caruso. So they keep coming at him with their own disbursal skills, until there’s only one slinger left standing.

What a brutal year for debt-collector Sal. Trying to do his “hands-on” job during COVID times? Fugeddaboudt. On top of that, he’s got to deal with compulsive gambler Susie, who’s always in the hole, and always scheming to get out of it. On top of that, he’s got to figure out how to do a Zoom call. And just when he thought things can’t get worse, they do. See the film version at https://vimeopro.co...

Rondo needs to nail it on his next bet in the bar pool to get out of a deep hole, and his closest shot at a sure thing is through his bitter and pained friend and his arthritic knee, Sarge. But Sarge is not a willing partner, especially since he doesn't like what they're betting on, and how they're picking a winner.

Just another day at the office for Roger? Nope. Not today. Today, things are a bit ... dead. And his world will never be the same. See the festival movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/9173328 #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #radioplay

Even during the pandemic, Chester is getting back in shape at their home camp. He’s doing jazzercise. He’s learning Spanish. He’s got a plan. After too many years of unemployment and gradually withering away, he’s ready to jump back into the game and become a productive member of society. But his wife Sally and her girlfriends have other ideas on how to make Chester more useful.

There was a time when getting your child into a school was simple; not anymore. There was a time when schools evaluated just the student instead of the entire family; not anymore. Today, getting your child into school will test everything about you, including your sanity. This is a live performance from Gettysburg College.

He’s a gristled, old-school gumshoe, on a mission to protect noir writing in this new age. And he’s finally found the right geek to help him. A live performance by the Lakeshore Players in Minnesota. See the original performance at https://vimeo.com/34312364

Oppression. Harassment. Second class status. Whatever, it’s all good for millennials. Unless the regime crosses the one line they care about, in this quasi parody, quasi political, quasi queasy comedy. You can also watch the film version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/297386299

Frankie’s got a problem. He’s on a run of bad luck that’s so freakishly bizarre, he’d be laughed out of Hollywood if he tried to sell his hard-luck saga. But he doesn’t mind telling Lori. Hey, he’ll even show off his well-crafted plan for digging out of his cavernous debtor’s hole. But even with Lori’s guidance, can he pull the plan off to cover his “nut” in time? See the movie version at: https:/...