Edy Hurst's Podcast Version of... The War of the Worlds
Edy Hurst's Podcast Version of... The War of the Worlds

Edy Hurst's Podcast Version of... The War of the Worlds

Edy Hurst

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An audio scrapbook of the beloved and seminal sci-fi novel, "The War of the Worlds" by H.G.Wells. Each episode reads through a chapter of the book along with tangents of deep dives, inspired comedy songs and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Episodes

Intermission: Victorian Germs! Feat. Kristin Hussey
JAN 27, 2023
Intermission: Victorian Germs! Feat. Kristin Hussey
They live in the soil, they live in the air, they'll more or less live anywhere, it's germs!As we've heard in the last chapter, those invisible assailants have done us a big kindness in the War of the Worlds, but are they always friendly tiny buds helping us out? If 2020 - now have shown us anything, no!Intentions of the forces of nature aside, in a special none chapter episode, Edy sits down to speak with Historian, Curator and Author Kristen Hussey about the history of germ theory, and what H.G. Wells' would have known whilst writing the novel.Kristen is author of 'Imperial Bodies in London:Empire, Mobility, and the Making of British Medicine, 1880–1914' a Whitfield prize winning book focussing on the science and political climate at the time of these discoveries, so the perfect guest for an expert insight.Find out more and get a copy here: https://upittpress.org/books/9780822946861/You can also follow Kristen on Twitter and see her website https://kristinhussey.co.uk/Please Subscribe and Review the podcast on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts on.Follow Edy Hurst on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.TOUR OF THE WORLDS!Edy Hurst's Comedy Version of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of H.G. Wells' Literary Version (Via Orson Welles' Radio Version and Steven Spielberg's Film Version) of the War of the Worlds is going on tour across the UK!Find out more and book tickets at linktr.ee/edyhurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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39 MIN
Chapter 8: Dead London feat. CHUNKS (Richard Brown, David Callaghan, Gabriel Featherstone)
JUN 13, 2022
Chapter 8: Dead London feat. CHUNKS (Richard Brown, David Callaghan, Gabriel Featherstone)
Chapter 8! Dead London!Or should it be, dead? London? Or maybe dead! London. As you'll see, there's a bit of death, but is it the metaphorically beating heart of Victorian Englands beloved capital, or is it the as of yet un-identified hearts of the Martian invasion? There's only one way to find out!*Basically, there's a lot happening narratively, so what better excuse to have a lot happening on the guest list hey?We're joined, by not one! Not four! but three guests from the Glasgow comedy collective CHUNKS, a wild night of experimental comedy exhibited in 3 minute bits.There are, along with their magnificent upcoming Edinburgh Fringe shows:David Callaghan, Everything that's me is falling apart, Green Side @ Infirmary Street11.30amAugust 5th - 27thhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/everything-that-s-me-is-falling-apart Garbriel Featherstone, Featherstone & Co.: Laughter o'clock,Pilgrim’s Bar, 4.15pm,August 6th-28thGabriel is also co-founder of the fabulous Tinselguts cabaret! the nex tis 20th Junehttps://tickets.ents24.com/event/tinselguts-cabaret-june-/mcchuills/2315016?inf=e0312631db3fce65Richard Brown: HorrorshowMonkey Barrel Comedy, Niddry Street,9.35pm3rd - 28th Augusthttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/richard-brown-horror-showPlease Subscribe and Review the podcast on Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts on.Follow Edy Hurst on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.COME AND SEE THE WAR OF THE WORLDS LIVE SHOW!It's in Buxton, Knaresborough, Manchester, and Also the Edinburgh Fringe follow the link for more informationlinktr.ee/edyhurst*There are multiple ways as is the nature of War of the Worlds and it's many adaptations but gimme a break jeez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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60 MIN