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The Shamus of the Stacks is back, and this time he’s met his match in the form of an attractive new cataloguer with a terrible secret. Can Lance save her from her past? Or is it curtains for the dame that stole our gumshoe’s heart?

Funny in a Small Town is a regular podcast from Icebox Radio Theater. The amusing denizens of Icebox Radio Theater shoot the breeze and enjoy some cut price summer beer, which may or may not be past it’s best. Episode 70 includes conversation about the deaths of Hugh Hefner and Tom Petty, supergroups entirely made up of rhythm guitarists, and the surprising level of commitment required to play the sitar. Also Star Wars minor actors. Strong language, impressions and made up words from the start. Funny in a Small Town Episode 70 A podcast from Icebox Radio Theater

Lance Manley is back, and his latest title search has turned up DANGER! When an old foe offers Lance a chance to cash in on a legendary book, he takes the bate. But will Lance survive to tell the tale? Starring Caleb Silvers and Justin Kapla. Lance Manley Library Detective; not just your average gumshoe. With a million readers in the Naked City, Lance is the man who has to keep them in line. In a tiny alcove, high above the stacks of the International Falls Public Library, a frosted glass door stands waiting for trouble. The word SECURITY is spelled out in black lettering on the glass, but you get the idea that security is the last thing you’ll find beyond the threshold. For on the other side of the glass, sitting behind a battered oak desk, is the cop of cataloguing, the dick of Dewey Decimals – Lance Manley, Library Detective. Lance Manley: The Molted Falcon. Written and Directed by Jeffrey Adams Starring: Caleb Silvers as Lance Manley Jeffrey Adams as Doghouse Riley Justin Kapla as Cyrus Amazon Characters created by Caleb Silvers and the Funny in a Small Town Crew with inspiration by Thomas A. Perkins IV. Songs included “Fast Talkin”, “Hot Pursuit”, “Walking Along” and “Hard Boiled” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Programming on the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds. Copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater. More detective audio comedies

Lance must solve the case of book defacement or lose his job! Recorded live, over the air during ‘Bundled Up LIVE’ broadcast event on Feb 26th, 2021. Lance Manley Library Detective; not just your average gumshoe. With a million readers in the Naked City, Lance is the man who has to keep them in line. In a tiny alcove, high above the stacks of the International Falls Public Library, a frosted glass door stands waiting for trouble. The word SECURITY is spelled out in black lettering on the glass, but you get the idea that security is the last thing you’ll find beyond the threshold. For on the other side of the glass, sitting behind a battered oak desk, is the cop of cataloguing, the dick of Dewey Decimals – Lance Manley, Library Detective. Lance Manley: The Case of the White-Out Wacko. Written and Directed by Jeffrey Adams Starring: Caleb Silvers as Lance Manley Diane Adams as Effie Standish Jeffrey Adams as Doghouse Riley and Announcer Written, Directed & Sound Effects by Jeffrey Adams Characters created by Caleb Silvers and the Funny in a Small Town Crew with inspiration by Thomas A. Perkins IV. Songs included “Dances and Dames”, “Faster Does It”, “Covert Affair” , “Hard Boiled” and “I Knew a Guy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Programming on the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds. Copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater. More detective audio comedies

Lance Manley Library Detective; not just your average gumshoe. With a million readers in the naked city, Lance is the man who has to keep them in line. In a tiny alcove, high above the stacks of the International Falls Public Library, a frosted glass door stands waiting for trouble. the word SECURITY is spelled out in black lettering on the glass, but you get the idea that security is the last thing you'll find beyond the threshold. For on the other side of the glass, sitting behind a battered oak desk, is the cop of cataloguing, the dick of Dewey Decimals, Lance Manley, Library Detective.

A musical comedy about early English history. Join Professor Thorney Buckshaft and the writer and performance artist known only as The Angler as they take you on a journey through England's foundation, from the Roman Invasion of 43 to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. With songs.

Follow-up to the hugely popular We Are Not The BBC, featuring Nicholas Parsons and Stephen Fry. Will Rob Sterling Davies get away with stealing his BAFTA winning script, or will Stephen Fry save the day?

In a sleepy suburb of Swansea, an Am-Dram group attempt a Mike Leigh-inspired radio play with the help of visiting celebrity Christopher Timothy, playing himself.

Audio comedy sketch show featuring the tiger mums, tutors and toffs of the more-money-than-sense Upper Maidensreare pre-prep school. Comedy sketch show ‘The School Run', starring Rachel Atkins of The Archers and Chernobyl.

On holiday in Flanders, Sally is confronted by Jasper, a time traveller from 1916

Wickedly acerbic new writing ‘The Youth Of Old Age’ shows Prunella Scales at her ‘dragon tongued’ best as the matriarch, determined her heir should not marry ‘out of sorts’. Created by award winning writer Stuart Price.

The Importance of shoes is a comedy written by James Johnson and directed by Jenny Runacre. Shoe addicts, collectors, sellers and naysayers feature in this Belfast based story of shoes. Stars Jack Bowman, Hayley Doherty Sinead Beary and Daniel Rodriguez.

The Fun Tom Menace explores what happens to a budding new comedy group when they get infiltrated by an annoying Australian and his crazy Russian agent. From London to Trinidad to deep space, this is an adventure that spans the entire universe (including South Petherton). A unique, baffling, comic musical extravaganza that will mess with your mind and also mess with your mind. Includes strong language. The Fun Tom Menace – Musical Sketch Comedy “These guys are the Southpark of Radio Drama” Radio Drama Revival Starring: Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Nick Von Schlippe, Phil Leamon Written By : No Cause For A Llama Edited By : Joe Siddons Music By : No Cause For A Llama

The Oxy Show is the exciting sketch show that answers the question 'Why are there not more plays about silt?' Sketch comedy from Julian England, Kevin P O'Sullivan, Anna Cose-Arman and Laura Forbes

The Dating Game. Are you dating? Ever wonder why those endless dates just never work out? Maybe this short dating comedy sketch show might just ring true.

On the anniversary of his wife’s death, Leo Carlin and his two sons come together for their traditional night of sharing the good and not so good memories of the dearly departed Mrs Carlin. Beers are drunk. Plans are hatched. Secrets are revealed. The Mighty Carlins is a black comedy that celebrates a family at its worst. Shane Rimmer stars. Offensive Language and Adult Themes.

If you’ve ever wanted to know the true origins of the comedy group ‘No Cause For A Llama’, or the real story of how the West was won by a Welshman, or the genesis of the world’s most famous boy band, or the unspeakable actual-ness concerning the dark side of chess? Then DON’T download ‘The Llamabury Tales’ ‘cause it’s a pack of lies! Fans of Flight of the Conchords will love this. If you loved The Llamabury Tales, which we know you did, why not download THE DONKEY HOTROD STORY? The Llamabury Tales by No Cause for a Llama Starring: Andrew Irvine, Phil Leamon, Nick von Schlippe, Gareth Davies Written By: NO CAUSE FOR A LLAMA Edited By: Andrew Irvine Directed By: Andrew Irvine Music By: Andrew Irvine Lyrics By: Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Nick von Schlippe & Phil Leamon

The St Valentine's Day Murder explores the happenings at the 'Running out of Fish' Valentine's Day speed dating event. Events take an unromantic turn when one of the members of a dating site is murdered. Can detective Jean-Pierre LePoulet solve the murder? What dark secrets are the speed daters hiding? Is anyone really who they seem to be?

The Donkey Hotrod Story – Musical Comedy Docu-spoof. This week on Pop Obituaries we take a look back at the electro-pop pioneers ‘Donkey Hotrod’. From their humble beginnings in a London pub/salad bar/fruit outlet, to their recent chart revival and eventual catastrophic end, Pop Obituaries examine the 35-year career of Don Key and Hot Rod. Come back with us and re-live all their greatest hits including, ‘I’m In Love With A Cyborg’, ‘It’s The 80’s’ and ‘Future Earth 2010AD’. Pop Obituaries, we keep the music alive even if the band isn’t! The Donkey Hotrod Story by No Cause for a Llama Starring : Andrew Irvine, Nick Von Schlippe, Phil Leamon and Gareth Davies Written By: No Cause For A Llama, creators of Llamageddon, Stream and The Llamabury Tales. Edited By: Andrew Irvine Directed By: No Cause For A Llama Music By: Andrew Irvine, with lyrics written by Andrew Irvine & Nick Von Schlippe

Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest consulting detective, is on trial for his life! Trapped in a nightmarish court room and charged with endangering the public and his friends, Holmes is forced to relive some of his most bizarre cases with only Doctor Watson to aid his defence. Gasp at the Adventure of the Lizard’s Hands! Work your brain into a frenzy of confusion as our heroes uncover the mystery of a dead man found in the middle of Regent Street! Steady your nerves as you bear witness to some snakes…. On a train! Is all this evidence enough to satisfy a mysterious judge with a vendetta against our hero?A comedy adventure from the writers of our popular audio comedy – Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back!