It’s hard being stuck in a small town with dreams of bigger things. Sometimes it takes a clapper to the ass to get you on your way.This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/OBSCURE or text OBSCURE to 500-500).See omnystudio.com/poli

Episode 1 - To Begin.

Jun 8th, 2018 30m 56s

Michael explains why this is probably a terrible idea, as he begins reading "Jude The Obscure."See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 75 - The End.

Nov 29th, 2019 44m 5s

Death comes for Jude, while Michael welcomes a new life.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 74 - In Need of a Eulogy.

Nov 22nd, 2019 31m 44s

While Michael plans a eulogy, Jude hangs to life, and Arabella plans her next move. Mrs. Edlin visits to inform Jude that Sue has “properly” become a wife to her new husband, causing Jude to rail against the time in which they exist.See omnystu

Episode 73 - Weddings Be Funerals.

Nov 15th, 2019 44m

Ghosts continue to haunt Jude, and Michael can relate. Meanwhile, Sue continues to doubt both herself and her choices and finally decides who to share a bed with.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 72 - If Misery Can Know Happiness.

Nov 8th, 2019 41m 55s

Jude and Sue reunite and declare their love for each other. Despite Michael’s prediction, Jude survives the trip and struggles back to Christminster. Later, Michael's wife Martha joins him to talk about regrets. See omnystudio.com/policies/list

Episode 71 - Kill Your Own Flame.

Nov 1st, 2019 35m 29s

After Arabella rejects Jude’s dying wish, he travels to Marygreen and comes face-to-face with Sue for what may be the last time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 70 - The Obscure We See Eventually.

Oct 25th, 2019 36m 27s

Three months after remarrying Arabella, Jude seems to be dying of a broken heart and begs Arabella to ask Sue to visit. Arabella is outraged.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 69 - Sodden with Booze.

Oct 18th, 2019 37m 57s

Arabella and her father keep Jude drunk for days at a party with his old drinking companions. Soon it becomes clear that this conniving pair have a hidden agenda.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 68 - Ashes to Ashes.

Oct 11th, 2019 32m 47s

From the Jack-Jack Memorial Reading Throne, Michael is almost finished with the book. Jude allows Arabella to get him drunk and take him back to her father’s house where he invites her to “burn” him.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for priv

Episode 67 - Every Period Is Unsettled.

Oct 4th, 2019 25m 17s

Michael takes a break from reading to share his difficult week with listeners in an episode of reflection. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 66 - Nobody’s Nuthin’ to Me.

Sep 27th, 2019 33m 42s

Arabella's finagling her way into Jude’s life, yet again, and Jude learns about Sue and Philloston’s remarriage. Another death seems imminent.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 65 - Wild, Wild Horses.

Sep 20th, 2019 29m 4s

After an inspired night at the theatre, Michael discusses how Hardy matches up to Shakespeare. Meanwhile, Sue and Phillotson walk down the aisle (again). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 64 - Forgive and Forget?.

Sep 13th, 2019 48m 17s

The drama continues as Sue arrives at Philloston's house in preparation to remarry him. But can she go through with it? Can he? Can Michael? And later, Michael asks friend and author Gary Shteyngart what the hell is going on in this book.See om

Episode 63 - Our Marriage Is Not Cancelled!.

Sep 6th, 2019 46m 33s

As Michael celebrates his birthday, our beloved characters continue to spiral. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 62 - Who Were We to Think We Could Act as Pioneers?.

Aug 30th, 2019 44m 56s

Despite Jude’s pleas, Sue’s grief leads her to believe she must go back to her first husband to save her soul. And Michael continues to work through his issues with Jack-Jack. This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/OBSCURE

Episode 61 - Death, Death, Dammedable Death.

Aug 23rd, 2019 48m 24s

Micheal continues to predict Jude’s fate as he dissects a dark and heated conversation between lovers Jude and Sue. And Michael talks with "God Land" writer Lyz Lenz about leaving her own marriage and faith and naming her son...Jude!This e

Episode 60 - Without Faith. Without Hope. Without Direction.

Aug 16th, 2019 33m 56s

Jude and Sue grapple in the aftermath of their devastating tragedy, while Michael steels himself against further sorrow.This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/obscure code: OBSCURE)See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for p

Taking a Breather.

Aug 9th, 2019 5m 56s

Michael takes a break amidst all of the suffering to indulge listeners in a calming meditative session.See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 59 - Done Because We Are Too Menny.

Aug 2nd, 2019 36m

As we head towards the final pages, Michael is thrown off by a surprising turn of events, which starts with Little Father Time questioning Sue about life and culminates in a startling chilling discovery that changes everything. See omnystudio.c

Episode 58 - No Room at the Inn.

Jul 26th, 2019 33m 56s

After facing his failure at the Christminister honorary degree presentation, an ailing Jude hits the road where he and Sue face more rejection for their marital status. And Michael finds common ground with Jude as he prepares to send his son of

Episode 57 - Christminster: Returning to the Seat of His Dreams.

Jul 19th, 2019 46m 47s

Jude and family return to Christminster, Michael returns to Vegas, and everyone grapples with where they find themselves in life. Michael speaks with actor Joshua Malina about poker.This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/obscu

Episode 56 - Charming the Charmer.

Jul 12th, 2019 35m 9s

A jealous Arabella gives advice to a disgraced Phillotson. Meanwhile, Sue tends to a sick Jude who just can’t quit Christminster. This episode is sponsored by Petronics (www.petronics.io/obscure code: OBSCURE).See omnystudio.com/policies/listen

Episode 55 - Finding God and Losing Religion.

Jul 5th, 2019 46m 47s

In an episode that spans years, Jude and Sue pay a price for their nontraditional domestic arrangement. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 54 - A Smear Campaign.

Jun 28th, 2019 40m 14s

The outrage at Jude and Sue’s happiness and their unmarried status continues to cause an uproar among their neighbors, forcing the couple to make some tough decisions. This episode is sponsored by Petronics - Mousr (www.petronics.io/obscure cod