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Bravo, you’ve found it. Deadpan humor in witty, unrelated, non-sequitur short stories not devoid of literary merit and seared with absurdity. A ”Catcher in the Wry” vibe. Since you’re here, we might as well tell you: Muffy Drake has been honored by the National Audio Theatre Festivals, known as the Sundance of Audio Fiction. That’s right, Muffy Drake has been presented with several Gold Medals - and even a Platinum in 2023. And while we’re boasting, let’s mention our short stories have been published in entropy2, Reflex Fiction, Friday Flash Fiction, Bath Flash Fiction (3 rd Prize, October 2019), the Boston Literary Magazine and elsewhere. But for Absurd Short Fiction with friction, Muffy Drake is where it’s at. Welcome! If you like tongue- in-cheek humor, you’re in for a treat. One at a time, once a week. By the way, the French call tongue-in-cheek “pinch without laughing”. Because - get this - Muffy Drake is based out of Paris. Xavier Combe is a freelance translator and conference interpreter who teaches at the University of Paris X and has worked on French public radio for over 35 years. He has published 2 non-fiction books in French (one of them has won a prize) and quite a few op- eds in the French press. Sociolinguistics, not funny at all. If you want a laugh don’t go there. Jim Hall is a 2-time Peabody award winner for his work with a investigative team and the other half of Muffy Drake that’s based in the US. That’s right, Muffy Drake is a team of two who do the writing, narration, voicing, soundscaping and original music. The French have a saying: “Humor is the last bulwark before despair” (strange, yes, but it sounds better in French). We at Muffy Drake believe humor is the best medicine. So we humbly recommend you subscribe and download one MD a week. And if you enjoy what you hear, feel free to share with, well, one or two million of your closest friends. Website: muffydrake.com Contact: muffydrake@gmail.com
Episodes
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
The World is Not Perfect
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In the time it takes to listen to this short story, you could boil dozens of eggs...but would they be PERFECT?
Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe-Sound Design by Jim Hall
In other Breaking News! Muffy Drake is honored to announce that our short film GAMES PEOPLE PLAY is making its European Premiere in London on March 16th at the Crystal Palace International Film Festival. GPP was first heard on our podcast and now is a Finalist at the festival and will compete to take home the International Prize.
Check it out here:https://cpiff.co.uk/animation/
And, we just had the World Premiere at the DC Independent Film Forum in Washington, DC. So happy to be in attendance at the 25th Anniversary of this cutting edge event. In our block of animation was an Academy Award winner! How cool is that to share the screen with OSCAR caliber work...
Check it out here:https://dciff-indie.org
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
FUN FACTS
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
This episode "FUN FACTS" is dedicated to all of you out there who find themselves stuck, smack-dab in the middle of this thang we call the Human Condition...
Written & Performed by:
Xavier Combe
Jim Hall
Walt Wood
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Geiger Encounter
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
In this full episode of Muffy Drake, we explore encounters of the Glowing Kind. THE GEIGER ENCOUNTER-Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe.
WALT RANT-A portrait of the struggling artist. Written & Narrated by Walt Wood.
TWO KIWIS-A Love Story firmly planted in tender soil that isn't for the birds. Written by Xavier Combe with narration by Jim Hall.
MD Host-"Bobo" sets the table for the podcast and closes out the show.
Sound Design & Music by Jim Hall
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
What's Your Problem?
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this episode: PARKING LOT AMNESIA-We've all been there, you park the car and cannot find it later amongst the school of fish feeding on the asphalt. Yours resembles a Koi/Kia. Looks like we're gonna need a smaller parking lot...(Written by Xavier Combe-MD Players: Antoine Herbez & Xavier Combe)
SLEEP KILLER BANJO-A Japanese hotel featuring Shoji architectural style paper thin walls and sliding doors is not a great start for a Good Night's Sleep...(Written & Narrated by Jim Hall)
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?-A talk show that wants to solve the problems of listeners leaves everyone in the non-plussed column...(Written by Xavier Combe & Walt Wood. Performing all the character voices-Walt Wood)
Your host Bobo closes out the show...
Friday Jan 12, 2024
TUBA WARS
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
In this episode, we take note of the last line of defense against the aliens who are apparently Green with Envy and finally go on the offensive...
Then, Bobo tells us about Aunt Dot and her cats. A symphony of Cat Calls suddenly goes astray...
Then, "Mordvin" takes center stage...
Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe
Sound design by Jim Hall
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
The Audition
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Charlie Watts died and woe is us who miss his impeccable timing and driven sense of rhythm.
A couple years ago, The Rolling Stones conducted auditions to not replace this legendary rock musician, but rather to mend the broken hearts of band members who knew the beat must go on...
Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe
Soundscape Design by Jim Hall
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Fat Fingers Jewelry Shop
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Happy Holidays from Muffy Drake! In this bonus episode we explore Giacometti's Walking Man sculpture through the corpulent lens of the Fat Fingers Jewelry shop.
Written by Xavier Combe
Size 11 Ring character-Xavier Combe
Size 13 Ring character-Jim Hall
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
RANDOM WALK THEORY
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
In this brand spanking new "Bonus" episode of MD:
Bobo waxes Wall Street with the "Random Walk Theory" of blindfolded monkeys throwing darts at stock picks. Also, talking about a zoo patron who bears an incredible likeness to a famous permanent resident at the Paris cemetery. This Patron is kinda Strange. Likes to Ride on Storms during a Moonlight Drive...
Music by Paul Belle
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
HOMAGE (3 Chilling minutes)
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Homage is a tribute piece to one of the most provocative raconteurs of the 20th century, if we can be Frank with you...
Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe
Sound Design by Jim Hall
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
THE LOTTERY (5 minutes)
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
What are the odds of winning the lottery? Let's just say you have a better chance of being struck by lightning in the jaws of a Great White Shark, who, oddly enough, has decided at that precise moment to abandon the Vegan lifestyle. But, someone has to win, right?
Written & Narrated by Xavier Combe
Sound Design by Jim Hall