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🚨 Feed Drop Alert from your friends at Table Read! Our pals at Voyage Media—creators of multiple #1 fiction podcasts—are back with I Am Echo, a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that’s part Succession, part Westworld. Season Two just dropped, now starring the legendary Tony Shalhoub (Monk, Maisel), picking up where Season One's buried secrets left off. Memory implants, billionaire power plays, and a daughter who holds the key to it all. It’s twisty, high-stakes, and binge-worthy. 🎧 Both seasons of I Am Echo are now streaming—check out the trailer here and dive in. ...
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Charlie Bleeker’s life is unraveling—his writing career is stalled, his ex-wife is a cop who can't resist pulling him over, and his teenage son views him as a failure. When his reckless childhood friend Marcus proposes a dubious investment opportunity in Colombia, Charlie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that spiral hilariously out of control. From entanglements with a reformed cartel leader-turned-pastry chef to mishaps involving Pablo Escobar's pet rhino, Act One of Pablo’s Rhino introduces a midlife crisis comedy where absurdity reigns and every decision...
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Pablo’s Rhino Welcome to the table read that makes international crime, midlife crises, and questionable decision-making look like an art form. A washed-up accountant, a cartel queen, two bumbling DEA agents, and—because why not—Pablo Escobar’s pet rhino collide in a story so absurd, so wildly unpredictable, that even the characters can’t believe they’re in it. Performed by an all-star cast who bring every unhinged line to life with reckless abandon: 🎙 Tim Friedlander as the Narrator 🎙 Jim O’Heir as Charlie, a brilliant writer turned reluctant action hero 🎙 Darin Toonder...
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"Table Read Podcast - The Jew Who Saved Christmas Aftershow" In this spirited aftershow, Team S&M—Selena Warren and Marissa Reed—sit down to unpack the hilarious and heartfelt journey behind The Jew Who Saved Christmas. From crafting the ultimate holiday hybrid story to juggling CGI elves and wild budget dreams, the duo delves into the creative highs and chaotic moments that brought their script to life. They share their unique writing process, the joy of table reads, and the challenges of making their voices heard in a shifting entertainment landscape. Equal parts...
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Act 3: The Jew Who Saved Christmas Strap in, folks—Act 3 of The Jew Who Saved Christmas takes the chaos of Acts 1 and 2, sprinkles it with some Christmas magic, and cranks it up to “Holy latke, is this really happening?” With Santa still higher than your cousin at a Phish concert, Bernie finds herself fully in charge of the sleigh, a bag of presents, and the fate of Christmas itself. No pressure, right? From a showdown at TSA (where Bernie proves that saving Christmas sometimes means dodging tasers) to a rooftop brawl with reindeer in full meltdown mode, Bernie’s journey is a mix of...
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Act 2: The Jew Who Saved Christmas So, remember how Bernie accidentally roofied Santa? Yeah, things have escalated. Turns out, when you drug the guy who single-handedly runs Christmas, the universe hands you the reins of a magical sleigh and screams, “Good luck, schmuck!” Act 2 is Bernie’s full-blown trial by (latke) fire as she fumbles her way through saving the holiday while Santa cycles between being zonked out and, uh, aggressively unhinged. With a sleigh that feels like it’s held together by Hanukkah prayers and duct tape, Bernie somehow manages to deliver presents across the...
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Act 1: The Jew Who Saved Christmas Welcome to the holiday chaos you never knew you needed. Meet Bernie Gold—Spirit Airlines check-in clerk, reluctant adult, and connoisseur of bad decisions. It’s Christmas Eve (or, as Bernie will remind you, the seventh night of Hanukkah), and while the rest of O’Hare Airport is brimming with holiday cheer, Bernie’s slouching her way through TSA complaints, confiscated wine bottles, and unsolicited career advice from her aggressively optimistic co-worker, Eve. Bernie’s life is a snow globe of dysfunction, and someone just shook it—hard. Enter a...
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WHO KNEW CHRISTMAS NEEDED A JEW:By: Selyna Warren, Marissa Read, and Jason Currie BERNIE Wait. What’s happening? SANTA Christmas feels different. Something feels new. The snow’s whiter, it’s so much brighter, and it’s all because of you know who… BERNIE Wait… are you talking about me? SANTA I’ve roasted all the chestnuts, killed all the Christmas geese! But it’s been so monotonous delivering world peace. Suddenly through your eyes a brand new view. Who knew Christmas needed a jew? BERNIE - ISH. We prefer jewish, but I think I get what’s going on...
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🎄🕎HOLY FRUITCAKE, PEOPLE—IT’S HERE.🕎🎄 What happens when Santa Claus gets absolutely wrecked on Hanukkah-themed edibles and nearly crashes Christmas? Enter Bernie, a Spirit Airlines check-in agent with a vape, a whole lot of baggage (pun intended), and zero clue how to save the season. Welcome to "The Jew Who Saved Christmas"—a table-read podcast that’s equal parts heartfelt holiday chaos and off-the-rails comedy. Dropping December 10 wherever you get your podcasts, this one is mandatory listening. 🎅 WRITTEN BY: Selyna Warren (@selynadoubleya) – Comic brilliance in...
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Act 3: The Endgame – “Kill or Be Killed” By the final act, the arena is littered with bodies, and only a few contestants remain. Randall, Dana, and a handful of others must navigate the final rounds, where the weapons get deadlier and the fights more brutal. But the true horror of Versus isn’t just the violence—it’s the realization that there is no way out, no matter how many lives are taken. The system is rigged, and only those behind the tournament—The Promoter, The Executioner, and their faceless audience—stand to win. In the climactic fight, Randall is forced to...
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Strap in, folks, because the third act of "When Wendy Grew Up" is one hell of a ride. Wendy and the gang are in the thick of it now, facing off against the nefarious Captain Hook and his band of scurvy pirates. But this ain't your grandma's Peter Pan tale - there's action, adventure, and more twists than a pretzel factory on overtime.
Michael steps up to the plate, proving he's got the chops to be a real Lost Boy. And just when you think all hope is lost, a certain fairy brings reinforcements that'll have you pumping your fist and cheering from the sidelines.
But it's not all swashbuckling and pixie dust - this final act packs an emotional punch that'll hit you right in the feels. Wendy's forced to make some tough choices about growing up and leaving Neverland behind. It's a bittersweet conclusion that'll have you reaching for the tissues and contemplating your own journey from childhood to adulthood.
So buckle up, buttercup, and get ready for a thrilling conclusion to this fresh take on a timeless classic. Will Wendy and the Lost Boys save the day? Will Hook get his comeuppance? And will Neverland ever be the same again? Tune in to find out - you won't want to miss a single minute of this high-flying finale.
"When Wendy Grew Up" presents a bold reimagining of the classic Peter Pan tale, exploring the universal themes of growing up, family, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Drawing inspiration from the incisive social commentary to the deep love of storytelling, this screenplay offers a fresh perspective on a timeless story.
Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London and a Neverland that has undergone significant changes, "When Wendy Grew Up" follows Wendy Darling as she navigates the challenges and uncertainties of adolescence. As Wendy embarks on a quest that will test her in ways she never imagined, she must confront difficult questions about the nature of adulthood, the power of belief, and the enduring magic of stories.
Through a seamless blend of classic elements and contemporary themes, "When Wendy Grew Up" offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to grow up in a world that often seems to have lost its sense of wonder. With its rich characters, emotional depth, and timely social commentary, this screenplay promises to resonate with audiences of all ages, reminding us of the transformative power of storytelling and the importance of holding onto the magic within us all.