Grease, Grit and Crime in COVID Time: Recent Episodes
mark bellusci
Doesn’t matter if we’re squaring off against a badass virus. Or if there’s rage in the streets. Or if the economy is deflating faster than a blow-up doll under a Sumo wrestler. There are always compelling criminals, greased palms and strange bedfellows. You’ll find them here in these dark comedies, dystopian satires and strange tales.
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Now that new parent company, Holistically Heavenly Harmony Holdings, has mandated that all new shows must be adored by everyone and offend no one on any. political spectrum, show runners Pat, Skye and Montana have their work cut out for them. Especially with the Heavenly Wholesome phone app monitoring their every move. Yeah, good luck with that. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters #applepodcasts
If you think it’s tough being a human these days, try being a ghost. They no longer get any respect for their hauntings, howlings and haranguings. But now they have a new plan — and an unwitting new nonhuman partner — to get back to scaring the crap out of disrespectful humans.#podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
Sal sure doesn’t seem like a gambler. So why is he betting the house on a long shot? And why is Mr. Peterman and the casino sweating bullets of it? #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
Good old Fern’s Family Fast Food has a problem: their loyal audience is getting fatter, older and, well, deader. So much so, that Fern and her executive board have to attract a booming new audience — one toke at a time. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
The rest of the world may be falling apart, but for scammers, phishers and hackers (i.e., redirectors), the times are booming. And what better way to celebrate than with an awards gala that would humble Hollywood. Check out who shows up on the red carpet (stolen, of course). #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
When John finally cracks the code on travel to the future, he hopes he can save the planet in his time. But the answers he gets from the future folks are, well, a little less game changing than he had hoped for. But damn, the laughs and apples are to die for.
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Sometimes the aches and pains of daily living can be, well, a real pain in the ass. But when those pains begin to dominate your day, it’s time for a visit to the painfully mindful clinic … that is, if you can take it. Because your pain is their gain.#podcast #noir #darkcomedy #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
Whether we admit it or not, who doesn’t love reality TV? And with all that love comes a seemingly endless amount of reality shows. So much so that, we’ll, just about anyone can be a reality TV star. And we mean, anyone. Thanks to the amazing acting chops of Dank, Faith Most, Lori Feldman, DG Chichester and Nina Bellusci.#podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
No, this is not your typical board meeting. This is an emergency meeting where all must come together, or dwindle into oblivion. Thank heavens that the spiritual strategists are on hand to save the day. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
In this sequel to the award-winning Venmo Muscle, Lori is again hunted down for her gambling obsession (I.e., problem). But this time, it’s not by the technologically challenged germophobe, Sal. No, this time it’s the big cheese, Frank Nuckliano, aka Frankie Knuckles — who is unwittingly joined by his crafty cohort. #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters #artsandentertainment
The leaders of three different denominations are brought together by a marketing company to approve and bless a national ad campaign. And we all know how well different denominations get along. (Yeah, right.) #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters #artsandentertainment
In a loud, tricked-out turbo pickup truck, bro and dude pull into a too small, too tight, too-packed strip mall parking lot, and they have no idea why — or how to get out.
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This is the fourth and final segment of All Strung Up. 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. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the link below.
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Here’s part 3 of All Strung Up: 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. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the link below.
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This is part 2 of this extended series. 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. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the link below.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Cambridge mathematics professor explores the dilemma that appears to be unsolvable by man.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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 just sit back and wait for Jeff to send me gems like this. So enjoy.
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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.”
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/463403472
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Unfortunately, the world is sometimes way smaller than we’d like. Take Taylor Jenkins, for example. Just wants a quick cup and respite at his favorite coffee shop during a hectic day. He will enjoy neither after he is recognized by a grade school classmate, Marcy Levy. Not that he remembers her, or a stitch of what she is talking about (kickball, bullying and fake fart noises). How the hell does she? More importantly, just what will her endless reminiscing cost him? See the film version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/367371720
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
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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://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/6615855
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In a classic political case of say it till the world believes it, a group of dissenters are branded by the mad king as mutants, and therefore excommunicated. Their families, careers and former lives lost, the mutants are forced to rely on each other in the Mutants Anonymous headquarters, where they plot their revenge.
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Welcome to today’s trendiest post-COVID ingestion center, formerly known as a restaurant. And watch all hell break loose. You can also see the animated film at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/447230080
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Ever wonder where all those exotic, erotic and inane new ailments come from? And the miracle treatments that come with them? The answers are finally revealed in this unauthorized recording. See the movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/124897691
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Talk about an awkward, chance encounter. This is definitely not what either Karen or Sal expected or planned for. But now that they're in it, how the hell do they get out of it? A dark comedy, dramedy or comedic drama - your call. See the movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/124897691
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As the world gets crazier, corporate competition gets tougher. And when competition gets tougher, corporations will do anything—anything—to thrive. Anything. Got four minutes? Take a listen to the latest episode. see the movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/39410736
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Broke independent filmmaker Declan has only one supporter left: his faithful dog, Chuckles. That’s because Declan promised Chuckles a leading role in his new film. But now Declan has a more lucrative idea—if he can sell it to Chuckles. See the movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/72359081
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This was supposed to be easy: upper East side fundraiser, cocktails, formalwear. So why are Chester and Virginia now parked at midnight in the worst neighborhood in town, standing out like Christmas lights on poison ivy? And why is that gangster approaching with a tire iron? Is there even enough money on the planet to put up with this shit? See the movie version at https://vimeopro.com/markbellusci/festival-films/video/428290926
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