Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black continues reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein once again contemplates all his sordid choices and throws another damn pity party, and Michael makes it clear that he will not be participating in his wife's tag sale.  For bonus content & book club chat go to https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Victor languishes in gaol after being charged with the murder of Henry Clerval, and Michael languishes in the wilds of Connecticut feeling unsettled after a trip to The Haunted Mansion.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Ruminating on trucks and the trucking life as Victah Frankenstein finds himself imprisoned for a SHOCKING crime.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. There's more 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 always liked Buck Henry, who he briefly mentions in this episode. He just seemed like a dry, funny guy who didn't take himself too seriously, as evidenced by his performance in, "The Player," in which he pitches "The Graduate 2." There's really no reason for us to be discussing Buck Henry at any length in the description but why not have a little homage for a terrific American comic voice....

This whole season is about creation...its possibilities and limits. There's no more appropriate Frankensteinian holiday than Father's Day. Obviously mothers do a lot more creating than fathers, but Mary's book focuses on big M and little M men, and so we acknowledge them today. Frankenstein reading continues. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

In which Michael, your humble host, ruminates on ex nihilo creation and also the band Kiss. And he get annoyed all over again at the book.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 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 gets way off track here. And as always, Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 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 .

Things kick off with an explosion and end with a bang. Actually, Michael doesn't remember how they end, but they definitely start with an explosion. The Big Buddy and his trusty sidekick arrive in England for, apparently, no reason, and then decide to try the haggis up north. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://...

As Vic and Hank meander along the Rhine, Michael moves the entire Obscure set-up outside to better consider nature, and he looks great doing it.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 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's cat is annoying the heck out of him. He's a junky and it's the worst. Also, Victah Frankenstein is figuring out what to do to honor his promise to the Big Buddy. How will he make the She Buddy? New volumes, new journeys, same old annoying cat. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Follow the journey at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack ! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Michael promised a Frankenstein update, and that update is HERE! We pause between Volume 2 and 3 for a story.  More updates and bonus content is 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 .

In which your humble host fires up his beef with Marc Maron for no good reason whatsoever. True pettiness on his end. And as always, Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Want more petty b.s.? Visit 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's personal crisis continues, and the Big Buddy finally gets to the point. For those who enjoy sweeping, inaccurate generalizations, this is the episode for you!  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. More inaccuracies at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. More topsy-turviness in Michael's world and Big Buddy's. Neither of them have very good plans to deal with the chaos in their worlds. Only one of them plans to burn down Geneva, however.  One good plan? Sign up for more content at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Big Buddy is hellbent on revenge and plans to take on the entire g-d world. Use your head, Big Buddy. This isn't going to end well, as Michael learned the hard way.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Don't forget to share your reviews! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Big Buddy and Michael both contemplate taking gambles: Michael with his poker stash, his with his VERY LIFE!!! An exciting tale from both of them. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support what you love! 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 .

What does Michael do? Read and comments as he goes. What is he about? Respect for women. We knock Mary Shelley down when things are lousy, we gotta boost her up when things are good. The Big Buddy examines pleasure and pain.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. More pleasure (less pain) at https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The story takes a wild detour this week with a tale of jail breaks, exile, slavery, and Mohamatams. More wild tales + bonus content 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 .

Lots of complaining about jigsaw puzzles and this f'ing book. But also, some SCINTILLATING questions about the nature of our existence. We are all truly blots on this Earth.   Get more Obscure 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 .

In which Michael complains more about the book but then something VERY EXCITING happens - bah buh BAAAAAAH - and then he complain some more.  Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We want to hear all your complaints (and praise). Send us those reviews! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Michael's in a good mood, as our Big Buddy holes up in his hovel stalking a family like a weird-o. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. You know what else helps his mood? Those stars and reviews! Please keep 'em coming. 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 reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and he covers a lot of ground in this episode, though the Big Buddy travels not very far at all. Plus, he memorialize a different kind of giant.  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 Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Our woeful monster begins to sing his lament to Victor Frankenstein. Plus, it's PIZZA NIGHT!!! What is your MPA?  Tell us as you in your review! 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 .

Just as Michael begins to despair that the story will ever go anywhere, Vic-tah Frankenstein finds himself face to face in the snowy Alps with the Big Buddy. So much tension you want to scream, "Get a room!" And then they DO! Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support what you love! https://www.patreon.com/michaelianblack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Michael comes to you in some duress during this episode. Michael Ian Black reads Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Support the show 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 .