Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature. Actually, Tackling might be too strong a word. More like “light caressing” plus a lot of complaining. He's reading the Thomas Hardy classic, Jude the Obscure, out loud and commenting as he goes. Join Michael, some of his famous (and non-famous) friends and experts as he discovers Jude’s world and a few things about his own. Is it a terrible idea? Probably. But it’s a terrible idea he wants to do with you.

Episodes

March 15, 2019 36 mins
Jude distracts himself from women by joining the church choir. And Michael distracts himself from life with episodes of Fargo.
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Jude and Arabella meet for the first time since her marriage. The emotional S&M ensues.
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March 1, 2019 37 mins
Natasha Leggero joins Michael for a special live reading of Jude at Sketchfest in San Francisco.
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Jude experiences pangs of regret, and Michael finds himself falling in love with Hardy all over again.This episode is sponsored by The Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com or call 312-883-1241). 
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February 15, 2019 38 mins
Sue asks Jude to play an important role in a big event, and Michael checks in with his wife Martha to get answers to some burning questions.
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Jude confesses his romantic past to Sue. And Michael confesses his romantic past to you.
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The plot thickens as we catch up with Phillotson, out in search of the truth about Sue.
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Michael contemplates throwing the book into the fire in frustration while Jude and Sue go round and round.
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Sue finally admits she sees love in Jude's eyes, and Michael sees himself in Jude.
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Sue reveals her true self to Jude, and Michael has an epiphany about why this book is considered a classic.
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Michael is joined by Another Period co-star Paget Brewster to read an intimate scene between the notorious cousins following an incident with Sue’s gossipy classmates.
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December 28, 2018 29 mins
Jude the Obscure is getting hot, and Michael is all aflutter!
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Jude goes to Melchester where a lonely Sue makes a startling confession.
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Jude heads back to Marygreen with his tail between his legs. And we learn that Michael's just a human too.This episode is sponsored by RXBAR (www.RXBAR.com/OBSCURE code: OBSCURE).
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December 7, 2018 48 mins
Michael turns to fellow comedian Guy Branum to help break down Jude’s Latin performance at the local tavern.This episode is sponsored by Away (www.awaytravel.com/obscure code: OBSCURE).
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November 30, 2018 39 mins
Jude realizes he may never get the higher education he has always wanted, and Michael talks to his old friend David Wain about handling disappointment.This episode is sponsored by Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo (www.wgntv.com/LIVE).
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November 23, 2018 36 mins
Ghosts and Zombies and Meth Heads, oh my!This episode is sponsored by Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo (www.wgntv.com/LIVE).
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Michael's invites his wife Martha back to comment on the book's Bizarre Love Triangle.This episode is sponsored by Man Of The People with Pat Tomasulo (www.wgntv.com/LIVE)
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November 9, 2018 52 mins
The hilarious Nell Scovell returns to weigh in on Jude’s latest disappointing encounter.This episode is sponsored by Man Of The People with Pat Tomasulo (www.wgntv.com/LIVE) and RXBAR (www.RXBAR.com/OBSCURE code: OBSCURE).
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November 2, 2018 32 mins
We learn more about Jude's special cousin Sue Bridehead, who is also looking for something new in her life. 
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