Is this all just a big meta put on?

I had trouble deciding whether this was a lazy effort to be funny, or an earnest effort to be unfunny. As the comedic theme of the story is inverting the virtue of effort for idleness, I have to wonder if it's all just a big in-joke at the expense of the saps who will discover that they overpaid for a free Audible program. As per the summary, it claims to be "soaked in silly and blended with absurdity", but what it singularly lacks is the comedic discipline to raise it above something more than just a script of mad-libs and wide-eyed "neverminds" from a local improv theatre troupe. It's no surprise that Paul F. Tompkins is involved, if anyone remembers his podcast several years back (it may still be active for all I know), in which guests role-played famous literary figures to the host's H.G. Wells (I believe?). Problem was nobody told the guests to bone up on their characters, and it resulted, quite predictably, in the unscripted awkwardness of the culturally illiterate. This effort is at least more polished, but it's nothing approaching comedic excellence.

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Odenkirk Tour de Force

Thoroughly enjoyable. Quirky, original and great entertainment. I do hope that the Odenkirks will release additional episodes.

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A must listen for fans of Mr. Show.

I had just gotten into Audible when I saw this and had Bob Odenkirk in it. I read the synopsis and just turned it on not knowing anything about it. I instantly recognized so many voices, and I immediately recognized the humor.
Looked up the cast online and it all made sense.
thoroughly enjoyed it and hope they make more.

This was such a treat for long time fans of Mr. Show. Trust me.

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Made me laugh!

I am so grateful that I happened upon this podcast! Listened to it in the car and am sure the drivers around me thought I was crazy as I laughed at the absurdity of it. The music - especially the jingles - were fantastic.

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In the Odenkirk’s Mind

It was recommended by an “Odenkirk” and it did not disappoint. After watching Murders in my Building, I would like to hear more stories! This family is beyond blessed with comical talent. Your Mom would have liked this and it was clean fun. She would be so proud of Nate and you. Go Odenkirk men!!

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hilarious and witty

loved the story, kept me laughing from beginning to end. it was hilarious and witty

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Some "Mr. Show" faves together again

Excited for this new series featuring many of my favorite Mr. Show alumni! Another fine Globo-chem product!

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Mediocre at best

The story itself was only mildly compelling with a disappointing end. There were some laughs, but also a lot of extremely un-funny filler (I didn’t need to hear a 2 minute song about the DMV especially after hearing a similar song earlier in the episode). Something to listen to but not enjoyable. Wouldn’t recommend.

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Subtle message delivered in slapstick

I felt transported to another time when day-to-day existence did not have a "is-this-really-happening?" quality.
It was difficult at first, requiring a disquieting transition, but once I passed through that phase I was good to go.
All I can say is, more, more, more....I need more of this. I could have stayed in Argyle for the rest of time.

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Charming.

I really liked this. Fun & simple, with natural-sounding conversational reading of the script, not overwrought & melodramatic like most audio performances.

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