Charles Bursell Presents
622 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSocial critic-at-large Charles Bursell presents podcasts, radio art, and commentary in a variety of formats and genres ranging from one-on-one conversation to full company experimental audio improv. Current podcasts include "Conversations with Charles Bursell" and "Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre"
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Episodes
NeoRadio #41
November 01, 2018 23:59 - 55 minutes - 73.6 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 41: 6/1/1997
NeoRadio #42
November 01, 2018 23:43 - 57 minutes - 74.1 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 42: 7/6/1997
NeoRadio #43
November 01, 2018 23:27 - 57 minutes - 77.6 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994-98 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 43: 7/20/1997
NeoRadio #44
November 01, 2018 23:10 - 57 minutes - 76.1 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994-98 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 44: 8/17/1997
NeoRadio #45
November 01, 2018 22:53 - 57 minutes - 75.3 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994-1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 45: 9/7/1997
NeoRadio #46
October 29, 2018 01:41 - 58 minutes - 74.3 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 46, 10/5/1997
NeoRadio #47
October 29, 2018 01:25 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 47, 6/7/1998
NeoRadio #48
October 29, 2018 01:16 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 48, 6/21/1998
NeoRadio #49
October 29, 2018 01:08 - 28 minutes - 36.4 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 49, 7/5/1998
NeoRadio #50
October 29, 2018 00:58 - 28 minutes - 40.8 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 50, 7/19/1998
NeoRadio #51
October 29, 2018 00:47 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 51: 8/2/1998
NeoRadio #52
October 29, 2018 00:33 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 52: 12/16/1998
NeoRadio #53
October 29, 2018 00:21 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBStories, scenes, music, and audio art by Peter Donalds, Frank Skillman, and a stable of independent artists and “home tapers.” The series aired from 1994 to 1998 on KPFA Berkeley and The Pacifica Network. Ep 53: 12/23/1998
The Hearing
October 05, 2018 18:15 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Comedy and Lies
September 28, 2018 18:32 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Comedy and Lies (CBP-15)
September 28, 2018 18:32 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBUncle Chuck on PC comedy, Charlie No-Socks on Cruel Humor, Chucky Bucky on Marxism. “The Biggest Lie” by Peter Donalds www.charlesbursell.com
Critical Tangents
September 21, 2018 21:09 - 29 minutes - 31 MBCharles Bursell comments on nonviolence, social criticism, and getting to the point. Music by Peter Donalds. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Critical Tangents (CBP-14)
September 21, 2018 21:09 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBSOC commentary on conversational tangents, nonviolence, and social criticism. "Everything’s Alright" by Peter Donalds. www.charlesbursell.com
The Shutdown
September 14, 2018 17:33 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Statues and Stages
September 01, 2018 18:10 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Statues and Stages (CBP-12)
September 01, 2018 18:10 - 29 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Sentimental Conservative, Stages, Chucky Bucky’s Catholic Memories www.charlesbursell.com
Distracted Narcissist
August 29, 2018 04:27 - 29 minutes - 34 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Absurd Relax
August 24, 2018 17:50 - 29 minutes - 34.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Absurd Relax (CBP-10)
August 24, 2018 17:50 - 29 minutes - 34.6 MBRelaxation and Healing Tape, Caller Andy hates the show. www.charlesbursell.com
Identity Advice
August 17, 2018 01:46 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Money Gotta Go
August 11, 2018 03:27 - 29 minutes - 36.7 MBCharles Bursell's commentary on eliminating the very concept of money. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Dinner Talk
July 25, 2018 19:55 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
Car Length Drama
July 14, 2018 17:35 - 29 minutes - 34.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at charlesbursell.com or follow on Facebook.
The Cleary Tree
July 10, 2018 21:14 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MBA radio play about a sister who is separated from her family when she is unexpectedly swept into a world of glamour and fame. A fable about holding on to your roots while learning what in life is fleeting and what is lasting.
The Cleary Tree (CBP-7)
July 10, 2018 21:14 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBA radio play about a sister who is separated from her family when she is unexpectedly swept into a world of glamour and fame. A fable about holding on to your roots while learning what in life is fleeting and what is lasting.
The Painted Straw Man
June 30, 2018 03:51 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBScenes, stories and social commentary by Charles Bursell. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at: www.charlesbursell.com
Jargon's Garden
June 29, 2018 17:56 - 29 minutes - 35 MBScenes, stories and social commentary byA mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at: www.charlesbursell.com Follow Charles Bursell on Facebook
Occam's Depression
June 10, 2018 21:03 - 29 minutes - 35.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary by Charles Bursell. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at: www.charlesbursell.com
Objective Sweaters (CBP-1)
May 31, 2018 20:43 - 29 minutes - 30.6 MBMoney Gotta Go, Objective News, Compound Words, The Secret Life of Sweaters, Speck. www.charlesbursell.com
Objective Sweaters
May 31, 2018 20:43 - 29 minutes - 30.6 MBScenes, stories and social commentary by Charles Bursell. A mix of scripted, improvised, and stream-of-consciousness radio theater, spoken word, and audio art. More at: www.charlesbursell.com
Skrauss In the House, Ep.4 of 5
April 30, 2018 20:32 - 29 minutes - 29.6 MBSkrauss In the House, Ep.4 of 5. Charles Bursell joins artist, vlogger and radio personality The Skrauss in their pilot (and very possibly the last) episode of their new talk program: The Callback Show. Like Charles Bursell on Facebook.
Skrauss In the House, Ep.2 of 5
April 30, 2018 19:50 - 29 minutes - 30.7 MBSkrauss In the House, Ep.2 of 5. Charles Bursell talks with artist, vlogger and radio personality The Skrauss about their conservative/liberal divide and the possibilities of a world where money doesn't exist. Like Charles Bursell on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #13 - Happiness
October 24, 2017 20:07 - 29 minutes - 31.6 MBEp.13: "Happiness" - The harder you try to find happiness the more elusive it is. Better to cultivate meaning and purpose, say the experts. Host Charles Bursell explores the issue with The SCTRT Players. Like SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #12 - Personal Responsibility
October 17, 2017 14:20 - 29 minutes - 30.5 MBEp.12: "Personal Responsibility" is the worst of all BS self-help canards. It takes a nice little idea and elevates it to a religious tenet that crumbums use to dodge their own social responsibility. Host Charles Bursell and the SCTRT Players elucidate. Like SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #11 - Tech Addiction
October 11, 2017 03:00 - 29 minutes - 31.1 MBEp.11: "Tech Addiction" - The makers of apps, games, and other video content know exactly how to keep you glued to their screens. Host Charles Bursell and the SCTRT Players provide a half-hour of audio acetone to get you unstuck. Follow SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #10 - Gender
October 04, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 31.3 MBEp.10: "Gender" - If you're holding on to outdated gender norms you're on the wrong side of history, not to mention science. So says host Charles Bursell as he attempts an earnest exploration of the issue only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #9 - Bad Advice
September 27, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 30.4 MBEp.9: "Bad Advice" - Shamelessly sharing your ill-informed homespun philosophy with friends and family? Many people are these days and host Charles Bursell would like to put an end to it. That is, until the thoughts in his head take over the show. Like SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #8 - Work and Jobs
September 20, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 31.8 MBEp.8: "Work and Jobs" - We are inventing unnecessary jobs to serve an outdated system that serves only a few at the top and sentences most of us to drudgery. Host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of the issue only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like SCTRT on Facebook
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #7 - Diversity
September 13, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 32.2 MBEp.7: "Diversity" - How does a white, hetero, cisgender male, Christian-raised radio host discuss the importance of diversity in America without sounding like a jerk? Host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of the issue only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like SCTRT on Facebook
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #6 - Open Line
September 06, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 33 MBEp.6: "Open Line." Host Charles Bursell welcomes listener calls on any topic. As usual, the show is hijacked by the "thoughts in his head" as portrayed by a talented cast of comedy improvisers. Like SCTRT on Facebook.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #5 - Amateurism
August 30, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 32.4 MBEp.5: The rise of amateurism is killing our ability to discern between experts and pretenders in politics, philosophy, health, the arts, and more. Each week, host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of issues and ideas only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like us on Facebook
Conversations with Charles Bursell #9
August 28, 2017 02:22 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBEp. 9: "Three Millennials and a Boomer" - Robert, Tom, and Andres, self-proclaimed spokesmen for their generation, talk with host Charles Bursell about privilege, travel, and the boomer/millennial divide.
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #4 - War and Peace
August 23, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 31.9 MBEp.4: Are those in the military fighting for freedom or dying for profit? And since terrorists are "inspired" to kill, let's replace the 600 billion dollar military budget with a Department of Inspiration. Each week, host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of issues and ideas only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like us on Facebook
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #3 - Too Busy!
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 31.3 MBEp.3: Why are we so busy? Maybe we're just really bad at time management. Each week, host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of issues and ideas only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like us on Facebook
Stream of Consciousness Talk Radio Theatre #2 - Minimalism
August 09, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 31.7 MBEp.2: The Case for Minimalism. Having less stuff is better for you, for others, and for the planet. Each week, host Charles Bursell attempts an earnest exploration of issues and ideas only to have the show hijacked by the "thoughts in his head." Like us on Facebook