• Charlie Demers on The Comedy is Finished

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 18 m
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Charlie Demers on The Comedy is Finished

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  • We're joined by comedian and writer Charlie Demers to discuss a novel that the famous crime writer Donald Westlake finished in the early '80s but which wasn't published until after his death. At the time, he apparently worried that the plot--about a famous comedian kidnapped by a Weather Underground-style group of revolutionaries--was too similar to the Martin Scoresese movie The King of Comedy.

    We talk about the book's take on politics and comedy, which may have some echoes in our current cultural moment. And also Charlie's relationship to these characters, since he's a stand-up comedian and someone who's quite active in progressive politics. Plus: beatniks, Bob Hope, the fragmentation of popular culture, and our pitch for a show about a detective with ADHD.

    To learn more about Charlie, and follow his work, visit his website: https://www.charliedemers.com/

    If you like our podcast, and want to exchange a few bucks for two montly bonus episodes, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BookFight

    Note: This is the 3rd episode in our Noir season, but you don't need to listen to the episodes in order to enjoy them.
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