The transcription captures a live performance of "It's All Been Done Radio Hour," a comedic radio-style show. It opens with hosts welcoming the audience and addressing Casey, a guest actor, who is shocked to learn this is his ninth and final appearance. Casey protests, suggesting he could return as a different character, but Beth, a cast member, dismisses his ideas and admits she dislikes him without a specific reason. The host intervenes, threatening to call Megan, which leads Beth to apologize. The show then launches into a lively musical number that highlights the show's variety, including jokes, stories, and practical advice, while playfully acknowledging the recording process. The performance transitions into a segment called "It's All Ben Theatre," where the host, Archduke Edmund St. George Teddybopper Nicholas, is replaced by Sir Hubert Donald Rattigan, who claims the former is suspended. Sir Hubert introduces himself with an exaggeratedly long name and presents three stories, starting with a classic fable, "The Scorpion and the Frog Cousin," which he promises to tell in a unique way. The segment sets up a humorous, theatrical tone, blending absurdity with storytelling, as the show continues with its signature mix of improvisation and scripted comedy.
Welcome! Welcome those of you in the audience as well as those streaming at home to It's All Been Done Radio Hour!
We are so glad you could join us.
We're so glad that you could join us, Casey.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Casey's ninth and final appearance.
Thank you. Wait, wait. Final?
Yeah.
Nobody told me.
Did you read the script for this month's morning show?
Well, yeah, of course. I'll just show up and cold read. That would be a not-invited-back offense.
Yes, well, no more Billy, no more Casey.
Spoiler! And I've played other characters. I could just return as one of them.
Oh, really? Which one?
Spooky Sparkle.
One-off villain.
Dr. Sutton.
Highly forgettable.
Sir Patricks.
Universe Journey is on the other side of the game.
I'm in the galaxy now.
Elias?
Dead.
Old clown?
Not funny.
Anyway, I could play a new character.
You really think so?
Well, I did before you asked me in that tone.
Anyway, this is a radio-style show with no sets or costumes. Please silence your devices. Laughter and groans are welcome.
Am I really fired?
You're not a cast member, Casey. You were never hired.
Yeah, but I like it here.
Casey, is Beth being mean to you?
Yes.
No.
I'm just stating the facts.
Beth, knock it off. Or I am calling Megan. I'm actually going to call her right now.
Wait, wait, wait. No need for violence. I'm sorry, Casey.
It's all right.
You are a decent actor. You can definitely get another role.
Oh, thank you.
I just don't like you personally.
Why not?
You know, I don't actually know.
Just one of those things, I guess.
And now, without further ado, it's all been done radio hour.
Welcome to our show, one and all.
Whether you're joining us from Mars or once we all.
If you're a local, you can come see us live first and monthly by the playroom that we chose to come along.
On a journey starting right after the sun.
Let us set the stage for what you can expect.
We don't need all the costumes.
♪ We can hold our voices and sense silly voices ♪
♪ And who doesn't love some practical advice ♪
♪ Our stories have variety ♪
♪ We write about society ♪
♪ Monsters and its lovings ♪
♪ We look to our bodies ♪
♪ And it's always boring ♪
♪ To me they're just recording ♪
♪ We've got jokes to tell and parts to settle ♪
Hey Shane, are we recording?
♪ We're not recording ♪
♪ Settling the race of monsters ♪
♪ We only wear this as a reaction to the clubs ♪
♪ Our voices are not the clubs ♪
♪ Get on with the performance ♪
♪ And hey if you enjoy us ♪
♪ Use your laughter to inform us ♪
♪ The missing ground is still before us ♪
♪ Our excitement is an honest welcome ♪
♪ Come and join the show ♪
That's what you get.
And now, It's All Ben Theatre.
Good evening and welcome to It's All Ben Theatre.
I am your host, the Honorable Archduke
Edmund St. George Teddybopper Nicholas--
Pardon!
Yes?
I believe you have been suspended indefinitely,
have you not?
And they brought you in to replace me.
They have.
So stand aside.
I am Sir Hubert Donald Rattigan,
Fievel Jonathan, Swallowsworth,
Nathaniel Nicholas, Columbus Chevrolet,
David Jesus, Norwell Thronebatch,
Samuel Emmeting, Doggish Squire III.
And yes, dear listeners,
I have returned.
Rumors of my departure
have been greatly exaggerated
by jealous cousins, no doubt.
I am not jealous!
You keep telling yourself that.
Today I present not one but three stories.
Yes, I am certainly going to outdo myself today.
The first is one of my classic fables,
told the way it was always meant to be told,
"The Scorpion and the Frog Cousin."
If you should kindly take this other role.
Of course.
Mm-hmm.
This is one of my favorite fables,
"The Frog and the Scorpion."
I'm sure you'll like it.
Yes, of course.
Of course.
Mm-hmm.
Over there, if you please.
Oh.
Podcast Summary
Key Points:
The transcript is from a radio-style show, "It's All Been Done Radio Hour," featuring a comedic and meta dialogue.
Casey, a recurring guest actor, learns this is his final appearance, leading to a humorous confrontation with Beth, who admits she dislikes him personally without a clear reason.
The host threatens to call Megan to mediate, and Beth apologizes, acknowledging Casey is a decent actor.
The show transitions into a musical opening number, welcoming the audience and setting the tone for the performance.
A new segment, "It's All Ben Theatre," introduces Sir Hubert Donald Rattigan, who replaces the suspended Archduke Edmund St. George Teddybopper Nicholas.
Sir Hubert presents a classic fable, "The Scorpion and the Frog Cousin," with a comedic twist, beginning the first story.
Summary:
The transcription captures a live performance of "It's All Been Done Radio Hour," a comedic radio-style show. It opens with hosts welcoming the audience and addressing Casey, a guest actor, who is shocked to learn this is his ninth and final appearance. Casey protests, suggesting he could return as a different character, but Beth, a cast member, dismisses his ideas and admits she dislikes him without a specific reason.
The host intervenes, threatening to call Megan, which leads Beth to apologize. The show then launches into a lively musical number that highlights the show's variety, including jokes, stories, and practical advice, while playfully acknowledging the recording process. The performance transitions into a segment called "It's All Ben Theatre," where the host, Archduke Edmund St.
George Teddybopper Nicholas, is replaced by Sir Hubert Donald Rattigan, who claims the former is suspended. Sir Hubert introduces himself with an exaggeratedly long name and presents three stories, starting with a classic fable, "The Scorpion and the Frog Cousin," which he promises to tell in a unique way. The segment sets up a humorous, theatrical tone, blending absurdity with storytelling, as the show continues with its signature mix of improvisation and scripted comedy.
FAQs
It is a radio-style show with no sets or costumes, featuring stories, jokes, and practical advice. It is performed live monthly and also streamed.
Casey was never a hired cast member, and Beth states she is only stating facts, implying Casey is not invited back. Casey is upset by this and asks why.
Casey suggests returning as a new character after listing past roles, but Beth dismisses each one as forgettable or dead. The host intervenes, and Casey is told to find another role elsewhere.
Audience members are asked to silence their devices, and laughter and groans are welcome during performances.
The host is Sir Hubert Donald Rattigan, who has a long, exaggerated name and claims to have returned despite rumors of departure. He presents stories like 'The Scorpion and the Frog Cousin.'
The show features fables, stories about society, monsters, and practical advice, all performed with voice and silly voices rather than costumes.
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