The Mysterious Secrets Of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium

By: South Coast Shenanigans and Stitcher with Jemaine Clement
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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
    Mar 7 2016

    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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    2 mins
  • Episode 1: Cheese Dreams in the Gravy Isles
    Mar 15 2016

    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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    30 mins
  • Episode 2: The Dangers of Pleasure
    Mar 22 2016

    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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    22 mins

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A bizarre, silly sumptuous listen. I only wish this crew would reassemble for another adventure.

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This podcast made my daily commute so much enjoyable. I wish there were more seasons instead of just two.

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