Nathan and Ben heed the legend of the Sloan Rangers and peer into the inherited tendencies of the landed gentry. As they weigh the tension of delaying the expectations of an obvious laugh, does that mean they're falling for stalling? Or mauling for trawling, or squalling while zalling? "Zalling"? Is that even a word? https://audioboom.com/posts/7469970-episode-12-the-naked-ant
Episodes
Episode 11: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Goes to the Bathroom
Nathan and Ben offer context on celebrity boutiques and the internal lives of Python's characters, while speculating on editing and group dynamics. And a quiz on Gumbies is deadly enough to qualify for the Batley Townswomen's Guild historical re-enactments. https://audioboom.com/posts/7464539-episode-11-the-royal-philharmonic-orchestra-goes-to-the-bathroom
Episode 10: “Untitled”
Nathan and Ben delve into Python's running question: is this satire or "zany madcap humour", or does one change into the other as contemporary references fade from currency? Can they find an answer by looking at the daredevil stunts, the wooden hosts, and the censoring of lurid libraries? https://audioboom.com/posts/7460725-episode-10-untitled
Episode 09: The Ant — An Introduction
Nathan and Ben try to figure out how to pronounce "Brian Equatol" and whether his permissiveness is a secret foil for repression or just delicious raunch. They also still are finding Python legacy firsts this late in the series, and lamenting their utter unfamiliarity with the Spanish language. https://audioboom.com/posts/7451373-episode-09-the-ant-an-introduction
Episode 08: Full Frontal Nudity
Nathan and Ben reminisce about performing the Parrot Sketch onstage back in high school and where it fits into Python's notoriety and repertoire. They also try to define the essence of the word "silly" and determine if silly is always funny. https://audioboom.com/posts/7443965-episode-08-full-frontal-nudity
Episode 07: You’re No Fun Anymore
Nathan and Ben discuss the statistical probability of different nationalities winning at tennis and the relative distances across both galaxies and countries. Somehow all of this connects to camel-spotting, custards, controlling your own destinies, and creatures from another planet. Listen... IF YOU DARE. https://audioboom.com/posts/7438007-episode-07-you-re-no-fun-anymore
Episode 06: It’s The Arts
After spending some time acknowledging that their media consumption habits may different somewhat from the cultural mainstream, Nathan and Ben discuss the silent women and loud racism in these sketches, and whether the audible crunching of the finest, baby dew-picked frogs is better when recorded or performed live. https://audioboom.com/posts/7421327-episode-06-it-s-the-arts
Episode 05: Man’s Crisis in the Latter Half of the 20th Century
Nathan and Ben go off on tangents about meeting the Pythons in the wild, sped-up film, silent movie techniques, the comic strip "Peanuts", and police corruption. They also occasionally talk about sketches and moments, and tweak the Monty Python Minute. https://audioboom.com/posts/7419977-episode-05-man-s-crisis-in-the-latter-half-of-the-20th-century Sources and References On 24 September, 1956, Charles M. Schulz differentiates between "scratch"ing and … Continue reading Episode 05: Man’s Crisis in the Latter Half of the 20th Century
Episode 04A: Omnibus Interlude
The next episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus was delayed for two weeks, fifty years ago, so Nathan and Ben bring you a minisode about the programmes that aired its place in the interim. Tune back in on November 16, when Python is restored to its time slot! https://audioboom.com/posts/7406706-episode-04a-omnibus-interlude Sources: "Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner" originally aired … Continue reading Episode 04A: Omnibus Interlude
Episode 04: Owl-Stretching Time
Nathan and Ben lounge in the Cardiff Rooms, Libya, and trace the Python troupe's running references to masculinity, plastic explosives, fresh fruit, interruptions, and whether those teeth (yes, teeth), in ancient times, walked over England's mountains green. https://audioboom.com/posts/7406705-episode-04-owl-stretching-time