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[PREVIEW] IABD at the Columbus Moving Picture Show

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[PREVIEW] IABD at the Columbus Moving Picture Show

The segment presents a satirical folk tale titled "The Elder Woman and the Physician," featuring Oldie, a blind elderly woman, and Dr. Helpo, a dubious doctor with a questionable reputation. After refusing to trust him initially, Oldie agrees to pay 583 gold pieces for a cure, only to find that Dr. Helpo’s ineffective "instant cream" fails repeatedly. As time passes, Oldie loses all her valuables, leading Dr. Helpo to believe he can finally cure her without further risk. On the final visit, he applies a salve to her eyes, and she regains vision—though she is unaware of the deception. The story combines absurdity, irony, and humor, highlighting themes of trust, deception, and the futility of material transactions in healing. Delivered in a mock-archducal tone, the narrative uses exaggerated characters and ridiculous details to entertain, while subtly commenting on human vulnerability and the pitfalls of blind faith in medical promises. The humor arises from the mismatch between exaggerated claims and mundane outcomes, making it a lighthearted, satirical take on classic folk storytelling.

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Hi, I'm Ashleigh. And I'm Megan. Welcome to it's all been done radio hour. We perform new materials from ongoing segments on the second Saturday of every month at Boxland in Worthington. And record those shows for our podcast of the same name. That's right. You'd better listen or I'll break your eardrums. But if you break their eardrums Megan they can't listen. Right, uh listen or I'll break your toenails. We are a radio style show with no sets or costumes and plenty of original music. And now, without further ado, it's all been done radio hour. We now proudly present it's all been theatre. Good afternoon and welcome to it's all been theatre. I am the honorable Archduke Edmontini Papa Archibald Stoke. A bit of guys guys are so sick limping at all the night. Today, I shall entice your senses with my special version of the tale, the elder woman and the physician and smile without further ado. And so Mr Richard, okay, so yes, of the band the ultimate views would say let the good times prove it. We begin at the house of the old woman who I suppose should have a name. So let's call her oldie. It one day oldie woke up to find that she had gone blind. Oh no, I can't see and also my name is oldie. Yes, tragic on both accounts. And it decided she had best go to enlist the aid of the local barber/visition. Let's call him Dr Helpo. Dr Helpo did not have the best of reputation for all this tear. Dr Helpo, I want you to help me to see again, but I don't trust you. Of course oldie. I will certainly help you and not rip you off. Just pay me 583 gold pieces and I will fix you using my own you instant cream. I will pay you 583 gold pieces. Excellent. But only if you cure me otherwise you'll get nothing. Oh sure, I will not rip you off at all. Yes, the fact that you keep saying that and laughing is why I brought these witnesses along to make sure that you go along with my father. I am a witness. I am also a witness. Fine, I agree on the condition that I administer my completely legitimate endurance and creams at your luxurious estate. Okay agree. It's surrounded by your many luxurious belongings that you won't be able to see me steal. What? I said that you are getting quite a deal. Each week Dr Helpo would come to Italy's estate and administered his ungrens and creams to Italy's eyes on each visit. He would take something away. Time passed on too. Now that she has nothing of value left in the house, I will cure her for real and still make her pay me. I said, "Veeel really slays me." Then I laugh because it was funny. Whatever. Are you going to put another damn uneven on my eyes? It's not working. No, my dear oldie. Today, I believe that we will not use an own you in another cream then. Those haven't worked either. No, I believe that we will apply a salve today. What's the difference? You wouldn't understand. Here, I'm going to apply to two fingers and don't you write in the eyes medically. Wait, what's this? It's working. I can see it again. Everything's a little bird. I don't know what you were talking about. Are you cured?

Podcast Summary

Key Points:

  1. The story follows an elderly woman named Oldie who becomes blind and seeks help from a skeptical physician named Dr. Helpo.
  2. Dr. Helpo offers a costly treatment using a fictional "instant cream" that fails to restore sight over repeated visits.
  3. Oldie demands a large payment of 583 gold pieces, setting up a transactional and distrustful relationship.
  4. Dr. Helpo eventually reveals he plans to cure her permanently but only after she has lost all valuable possessions from her home.
  5. The final treatment involves a salve applied to the eyes, which successfully restores her vision.
  6. The narrative includes humor and irony, especially in Dr. Helpo's inconsistent promises and exaggerated claims.
  7. The tone blends satire with a classic storytelling structure, mimicking folk tales with absurd details.
  8. The ending reveals a twist in which Oldie is unaware of the true nature of the cure and mistakenly believes she has regained sight.

Summary:

The segment presents a satirical folk tale titled "The Elder Woman and the Physician," featuring Oldie, a blind elderly woman, and Dr. Helpo, a dubious doctor with a questionable reputation. After refusing to trust him initially, Oldie agrees to pay 583 gold pieces for a cure, only to find that Dr.

Helpo’s ineffective "instant cream" fails repeatedly. As time passes, Oldie loses all her valuables, leading Dr. Helpo to believe he can finally cure her without further risk.

On the final visit, he applies a salve to her eyes, and she regains vision—though she is unaware of the deception. The story combines absurdity, irony, and humor, highlighting themes of trust, deception, and the futility of material transactions in healing. Delivered in a mock-archducal tone, the narrative uses exaggerated characters and ridiculous details to entertain, while subtly commenting on human vulnerability and the pitfalls of blind faith in medical promises.

The humor arises from the mismatch between exaggerated claims and mundane outcomes, making it a lighthearted, satirical take on classic folk storytelling.

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It's a radio-style show featuring original music, performed live at Boxland in Worthington on the second Saturday of each month, and recorded for a podcast of the same name.

The show has no sets or costumes and emphasizes original music and improvisational storytelling, creating a lively and authentic radio experience.

The hosts are Ashleigh and Megan, who introduce segments and engage with the audience through humor and creative storytelling.

It's a fictional tale about an elderly woman named Oldie who becomes blind and seeks help from a skeptical doctor named Dr. Helpo to regain her sight.

After several failed attempts with a cream, Dr. Helpo switches to a salve, which ultimately cures Oldie's blindness.

The hosts include humorous elements and references to witnesses, creating a playful and interactive atmosphere that engages listeners.

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