13 episodes
The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher with Jemaine Clement
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4.8 • 252 Ratings
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A new scripted and lavishly sound-designed fantasy adventure from Stitcher, starring Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords). In 1768, the Fortitude, helmed by Lord Joseph Banks (Clement) sets sail to find a plant known to be the very source of pleasure in the world: Heaven’s Clover. Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. To listen to Season 2, visit www.unclebertie.com.
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Season 1 Preview
Premiering Wed 2/1. From Stitcher and South Coast Shenanigans, The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie’s Botanarium is a 12 episode scripted fantasy adventure starring Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords). Listen each week as Lord Joseph Banks (Clement) sets sail to find a plant known to be the very source of pleasure in the world: Heaven’s Clover.
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Episode 1: Cheese Dreams in the Gravy Isles
Lord Joseph Banks, the squillionaire nephew of the controversial botanist Bertie Banks, has an auspicious encounter with a cheesemonger. His resulting cheese dream leads him and his servant Solander to his uncle's botanarium, where he discovers Bertie's magnum opus, and decides to embark on a great adventure. Featuring Jemaine Clement (Lord Joseph Banks), Lawrence Arabia (Solander) and Jonathan Brugh (Narrator). Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. Audio Design by: Nic McGowan and Thomas Press. A co-production of South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher. Executive Produced by Chris Bannon. For more information, visit www.unclebertie.com.
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Episode 2: The Dangers of Pleasure
Lord Joseph Banks assembles a crew for a noble mission: to go to the very source of pleasure, in order to destroy it. Featuring Jemaine Clement (Lord Joseph Banks), Lawrence Arabia (Solander) and Jonathan Brugh (Narrator). Introducing Nigel Collins (Salty Jules, Dr. Fincello) and Stephen Templer (Illustrator). Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. Produced by Fiona Elwood. Audio Design by: Nic McGowan and Thomas Press. A co-production of South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher. Executive Produced by Chris Bannon. For more information, visit www.unclebertie.com.
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Episode 3: The Enemy of Aristocracy
An ominous warbler brings news that the dreaded Anderlugians seek a rendezvous, but Lord Joseph Banks faces a greater enemy within his own ranks. Featuring Jemaine Clement (Lord Joseph Banks), Lawrence Arabia (Solander) and Jonathan Brugh (Narrator). Introducing Nigel Collins (Salty Jules, Dr. Fincello) and Stephen Templer (Illustrator) Tom Clarke (Young Nick), Gavin Rutherford (Nutty), Madeline McNamara (Edna Halley) and Peter Daube (Captain Quaker). Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. Produced by Fiona Elwood. Audio Design by: Nic McGowan and Thomas Press. A co-production of South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher. Executive Produced by Chris Bannon. For more information, visit www.unclebertie.com.
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Episode 4: The Curse of the Shantysucker
Lord Joseph Banks negotiates with the Anderlugians, ramping up tensions in the process. But his efforts at diplomacy are not appreciated by all. Featuring Jemaine Clement (Lord Joseph Banks), Lawrence Arabia (Solander) and Jonathan Brugh (Narrator). Introducing Nigel Collins (Salty Jules, Dr. Fincello) and Stephen Templer (Illustrator) Tom Clarke (Young Nick), Gavin Rutherford (Nutty), Madeline McNamara (Edna Halley) and Peter Daube (Captain Quaker). Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. Produced by Fiona Elwood. Season 1 Audio Design by: Nic McGowan and Thomas Press.
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Episode 5: The Miracle Admiral
Lord Joseph Banks makes the HMS Fortitude set course for a mountainous island for a highly important mission to catch a rare butterfly. Featuring Jemaine Clement (Lord Joseph Banks), Lawrence Arabia (Solander) and Jonathan Brugh (Narrator). Introducing Nigel Collins (Salty Jules, Dr. Fincello) and Stephen Templer (Illustrator) Tom Clarke (Young Nick), Gavin Rutherford (Nutty), Madeline McNamara (Edna Halley) and Peter Daube (Captain Quaker). Written and directed by Duncan Sarkies. Music by Lawrence Arabia. Original artwork by Stephen Templer. Season 1 Audio Design by: Nic McGowan and Thomas Press.
Customer Reviews
Incredibly entertaining
Witty, humorous, moronic, and fabulously brilliant. A constant laugh out loud tale with exceptionally colorful characters and equally entertaining musical backdrop.
Hilarious, but audio quality lacking
This show is hilarious, but it often becomes difficult to listen to due the audio quality or mixing. Too often it sounds like someone was surreptitiously recording conversations using their phone, muffled in their pocket. There’s just too much noise - noise that should be in the background, but is somehow in the foreground.
this is possibly the goat
positively devastated about the short run, but the story is wrapped up nicely and I’d rather have what there is than nothing at all. so funny and fun!