No ReWrites Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter
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- Comedy
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(Formerly the Blue Sky Podcast) Adeel Shamsi and Jono Hunter plunge into the madness of screenwriting with a vow to write a complete short film script in each episode. Backed by their extensive (and otherwise useless) movie knowledge, they stretch their improv skills to the limit and turn the randomized prompt (genre, theme, character arc, etc) into a rough first draft. Each script is then brought to life as a radio drama in that very same episode.
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The Barber
Adeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a "bad hair day" prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen.
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The Box
“Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers' facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined.
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Behind the Heist
Adeel and Jono twist a "Heist" prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition.
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PIE
Adeel and Jono craft a captivating "Whodunnit" mystery out of the mundane yet relatable scenario of a tyrannical roommate on a quest to discover who devoured his coveted hangover pie. With a delightful blend of suspense and humor, the hosts delve into the antics and antics of the potential culprits, unravelling a tale of pie-induced deception and escalating tension within the shared living space. As the clues unfold, listeners are treated to a dose of laughter and suspense as they join in the hunt to uncover the true pie pilferer.
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In the Nick of Time
Adeel and Jono transform a "Time Travel" concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick's multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.
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Knock Knock
“Knock Knock” Adeel and Jono explore the realms of science fiction to craft a compelling script. Enter the world of a struggling comedian whose jokes mysteriously become lethal. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking and darkly humorous journey into the unforeseen consequences of laughter.