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The Songbook of Ruth

BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

Release Date: 01/15/2020

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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 Daniels). Oh, and once again, check out our new show, My Friend Lyssa!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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.

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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 Or you can watch and listen for free by joining out Patreon community at . Come join the fun!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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.com, with brand-new intermission commentaries.

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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 has 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.

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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!

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BS de Résistance - A Fever Dream of the Trump Years

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.

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Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold, featuring the voice talents of:

Dustin Ebaugh (Jay)

Lori Furth (Betsy DeVos)

Lyssa Graham (herself, Lydia)

Dale Leopold (Announcer, Trump, Nixon, Abdul)

Nancy McLemore (Karen Pence, Ruth Bader Ginsburg)

Chris Mezzolesta (Yevgeny, Angus, Lindsey Graham, Mike Pence)

Karyn O'Bryant (herself, Vera, Jake)

George Washington III (Andrei, Ben Carson)

Original music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Up and At 'em, Madam Justice" was written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta, and featured Nancy McLemore, Karyn O'Bryant and Chris Mezzolesta. 

Sound design, editing and audio production by Dale Leopold. 

Artwork by Richard McMurry.