Twits, A Steampunk Distraction

By: Broadway Podcast Network
  • Summary

  • The TWITS series follows the adventures of Cyril Chippington-Smythe (Michael Urie), the world's richest man, and his mechanical manservant Bentley (Dakin Matthews) as they navigate a dystopian world in search of love and meaning. This is a world in which the great minds that should have discovered electricity went into the restaurant business instead, or decided to chuck the science game because their true passion was stand-up comedy. It is a world of hydrogen, steam-powered servants and factory-made food- in which the privileged few, like Cyril Chippington-Smythe, whose every wish is instantly gratified, have nothing to live for but pleasure... and fashion... and love. With a brilliant supporting cast of characters played by Christian Borle, Helen Cespedes, Stephen DeRosa, Nick Sullivan, Mary Testa, Kiera Allen, Teddy Yudain, James Monroe Iglehart, Taylor Iman Jones, Ann Harada, Wesley Taylor, Rachel York, Lilli Cooper, Fergie L. Philippe, Nik Walker, and more, narrated by Lillias White, this transporting podcast,, written and created by Tom Alan Robbins, is sure to tickle your fancy. Sound inviting? Well, you're invited. Come drift away on a comic cloud. The dining room is serving Impossible Mutton today and there's a Brandy and Prozac with your name on it. Don't be late. Hats required. Now available as an actual, hold in your hands book. See the entire series here https://amzn.to/3IZQpWS, and get "Uncle Hugo's Crisis," a FREE short story here https://dl.bookfunnel.com/5ouuep9csv.
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Episodes
  • Twits in Love, Teaser (Season 1)
    Sep 21 2021
    Cyril Chippington-Smythe (Michael Urie), eligible bachelor and the world's richest man is living a life of ease, attended by his resourceful steam-powered valet Bentley (Dakin Matthews). When the toothy Alice Witherspoon (Helen Cespedes) invades his breakfast room determined to marry him whether he will or no, Bentley concocts a scheme to transfer her affections to Cyril's freeloading cousin- the hapless Binky (Christian Borle), Alas, Alice has ulterior motives that may lead to the destruction of civilization. Whose plot will emerge victorious? This is a world in which the great minds that should have discovered electricity went into the restaurant business instead, or decided to chuck the science game because their true passion was stand-up comedy. It is a world of hydrogen, steam-powered servants and factory-made food- in which the privileged few, like Cyril Chippington-Smythe, whose every wish is instantly gratified, have nothing to live for but pleasure... and fashion... and love. Sound inviting? Well, you're invited. Come drift away on a comic cloud. The dining room is serving Impossible Mutton today and there's a Brandy and Prozac with your name on it. Don't be late. Hats required. NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ACTUAL, HOLD-IN-YOUR-HANDS, REAL BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Twits In Love, Chapter 1 - I Am Awakened
    Dec 7 2021
    Cyril Chippington-Smythe awakes from a drunken stupor to discover that he may be engaged to the horrifying Alice Witherspoon, whom his best friend, Binky has been in love with for years. He appeals to his steam-powered valet, Bentley, to devise a plan to shift Alice's affections from himself to Binky. The ever-resourceful Bentley complies and the mechanism of the plot begins to unfold. Join us now for chapter one, “I Am Awakened.” NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ACTUAL, HOLD-IN-YOUR-HANDS, REAL BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Twits In Love, Chapter 2 - A Beastly Day at the Club
    Dec 7 2021
    Cyril flees to the safety of his club, “Twits” but peace eludes him even there as he has failed to get the notice that hats are now required. The Club Hatter, Ahmed Ben Fitzwilliam educates him on the supreme importance of headgear. Binky appears, behaving in a most eccentric manner and invites himself and Alice to Cyril's country estate for the weekend. Moping back home he discovers Bentley in a most suspicious circumstance. Join us now for Chapter Two: “A Beastly Day at the Club” NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ACTUAL, HOLD-IN-YOUR-HANDS, REAL BOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins

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