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The Extra Extra Radio Show, set in an undefined city located out of the corner of your eye, one click to the left of reality, takes you on alluring adventures and engages you in captivating chit-chats. Our host, Michael, guides you to different people and places in each episode, immersing you in the lustful hustle and bustle of life in The City.

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In this spicy episode of Extra Extra Radio, you can become the hypoallergenic Devon Rex you’ve always dreamed of being. Dress your past failures in a bespoke Savile Row animal suit and toast the new you with a cocktail of Douglas Sirk sci-fi, guided meditation and peanut butter shampoo. Life here is driven by desire, powered by hormones and orgones, and fueled by lust, love and lunch.

In this episode, our host Michael brings you the thrilling buzz of a movie set, where the air is thick with creativity and the aroma of gourmet catering. Hear the whispers of the crew, the clinks of equipment and the murmur of actors preparing for their roles. Feel the excitement as The City’s acclaimed director Ruby Rug discusses her art, cast and unique methods for creating on-screen chemistry.

Get lost in the magic of cinema as we explore the lush, sensual landscapes of her new movie ‘Scruffy Mountain Lover.’ Discover the passionate journey of two women from different worlds, united by their love and desire. Feel the tension, the romance and the raw emotion as the story unfolds. Click play and let Extra Extra Radio seduce you.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Step right into Our City, where desires run wild and passions burn bright in the seductive rhythm of “The Continuity,” an electrifying saga brought to life on the airwaves of Extra Extra Radio. Join Michael, our intrepid host, as he unravels the tangled web of intrigue surrounding LactoFortuna, a burgeoning district under the spell of the enigmatic Wisteria de Lancey.

With a flair for the dramatic, Wisteria coaxes her devotees into a world of mouthwatering possibilities, crafting a concoction known as Red Butter that sends shockwaves through the city. Through the eyes of former confidants like Elialara, Sheeby and Mim, we glimpse the inner workings of Wisteria’s captivating empire, steeped in mystery and manipulation.

As Michael delves deeper, peeling back the layers of deception, he uncovers Wisteria’s sinister plot. Guided by the relentless pursuit of justice, Officer Boopy and undercover Officer Groats race against time to expose Wisteria’s schemes and restore balance to the metropolis. Will they manage? Immerse yourself in a riveting blend of satire, mystery and surrealism to discover more!

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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In the metropolis of Our City, listeners are welcomed into a world where desires reign supreme. Host Michael takes us on a lively journey through the annual sales at the renowned Quincunx Compendium department store, exploring everything from futuristic makeup innovations to bespoke relationships.

Amidst the eccentricities of the department store, Michael encounters a range of characters, from Mademoiselle Réarrangeré with her revolutionary makeup products to Symmetricide representatives promising romantic perfection. Come dive deeper with Michael into the store’s floors and discover hidden gems like the Blemish Concierge and the UFO showroom or perhaps you are more interested into tailor-made relationships?
Explore what happens when Michael’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon the Great Abandoned Floor. Will Michael find what he’s looking for and change the fate of forgotten workers of the abandoned floor? Listen and find out!

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Hop aboard, dear listeners, and prepare to plunge into the heart of a metropolis throbbing with desire, a city governed by the capricious dance of hormones in the tantalising clasp of Extra Extra Radio Show episode 21. The story unfurls with Avebury and Silbury, an ostensibly ordinary couple, standing on a subway platform ensnared in winter’s icy grip. Amidst the banality of routine, a mysterious figure named Flashmask, wrapped in enigma, presents them with an opportunity for high-risk rewards and a life that transcends the mundane, exposing a realm of intrigue and temptation.

As the subway hurtles towards an uncertain destination, Avebury and Silbury find themselves confronting the fault lines in their relationship. The couple is compelled to select a door, propelling them into a surreal odyssey where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. We take a seductive turn when the subway doors reveal a dining car populated by familiar faces. Avebury’s revelation about her past and a concocted family sends Silbury into a tailspin. Accusations fly, emotions boil over, and amidst the chaos, the lights flicker.

Can Silbury reclaim his role as Avebury’s hero and reignite the flame of their love? Dive into the story to discover if Flashmask is truly the provocateur we initially perceived. Discover all in this episode where we bid you adieu with a melodic holiday serenade.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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My dearest listener, allow me to beckon you into the sultry embrace of this clinical yet explosively passionate episode of the Extra Extra Radio Show. Together, we shall venture into the depths of a most unconventional haven — the Priapicom Municipal Pharmaversity, nestled on the very outskirts of The City, where life pulsates to the exhilarating rhythms of lust and love. Close your eyes and visualize a sprawling, 500-acre porcelain pharma fortress where the realms of futuristic sexual exploration and the seductive allure of academia coalesce in an irresistible blend. Immerse yourself in the riveting presentations of Dr. Trish Gripthehips, Dr. Softchoke Polypoly, Dr. Justhetip Peekinout and Dr. Lech Tooclosenow. Their daring appeals to a funding committee are poised to awaken your deepest desires, filling your mind with naughty fantasies of coffee-coated vibrators and the irresistible charm of pearly penile papules. As we later embark on a tour led by the magnetic Professor Clutterbuck, we can surrender ourselves to self-moisturizing handcuffs, the mesmerizing penis fields and the enchanting mysteries of phallo-architectonics.

Enjoy sipping on that anal latté that tastes so good because in a moment you enter a world where kinks take a backseat, and instead, a roaring fireplace, a sensuous sheepskin rug, a chilled bottle of champagne, and the soft, flickering embrace of candlelight set the stage for pure, unadulterated romance. It’s the research of the audacious Dr. Basil Janet, a rebel against convention, daring to challenge centuries of sexual orthodoxy. He seeks the elusive rhythm of love, delving into the depths of desire, subjecting his non-binary guinea pigs to unbearable tension in his quest for the one and only romance particle. Can you feel the irresistible tension, throbbing through the air like a forbidden whisper? Shall we share lingering gazes upon each other’s enticing nipples or engage in an intoxicating dance of sultry compliments? My restraint wanes, and I’m tempted to claim your lips with a kiss. Rather, let us rendezvous in a self-cleaning adult theater instead and surrender to the intoxicating allure of this dazzling episode.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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Dear listener, in this electrifyingly charged episode of the Extra Extra Radio Show, we dip our toes into deceptively exciting new surroundings: a sibling of The City, let’s say, an uncle of the urban, a mate of the metropolis. Your host, guide and favourite after-dinner cheeseboard Michael brings us to Suburbiaburbville, where the condom flavour of the day is always apple (hey, it tastes good with the cheeseboard). Despite its penchant for concealing sexy secrets behind a surface-level calm, we find that this seemingly contained neighbourhood is still not safe from rampant gamification as a group of fooling-around-teens summon an almighty presence: cue The High Riff Lord. He’s a man of many charms, with his robustly sexy voice and commandingly un-boring presence that could sway anyone into bed. But perhaps the most provocative of his powers is his linguistic spell, hurling the whole population of Suburbiaburbville into a riffing frenzy, a flurry of delicious scats and quivering chants. As we heat up to the scintillatingly suspenseful Final Riff Battle, suburban Harold – flip-flopped and freshly bewildered from a wild bedroom romp – must take on this 10-feet-tall, smoothly spray-tanned riffing Adonis. Join us and Michael in the ring, where we learn whether it’s better to be safely boring or riffaliciously sexy. And as is so often the case, the glistening promise of imminent sex just might save the day…

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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The scene in The City is this: Hair salons are buzzing with clients. Three trims a day might soon be compulsory. Hairdressers are wielding immense political leverage (believe us: they are powerful), and Michael, your host, guide and favourite chest hair, needs their help. In episode 18 of the Extra Extra Radio Show, our trusted sonic shaman is threatened by a smooth, sleek and irresponsibly sexy AI, poised to replace him. We know, it’s outrageous! You’re Team Michael, and so are we. Anyway, surely a machine who’s never even had sex has nothing on the real deal? How could an AI have a real voice, one as moreish as catnip, vibrating hornily in our eardrums, so tasty we want it on a drip, its tone molten gold, its smouldering pitch rumbling us feverishly towards a state of world-shattering pleasure…
Oh dear listeners, you see, even we can be tempted. It’s a good thing that Tony Pamplemousse, Chair of the Hairdressers Media Oversight and Regulation Committee, and a smart Scouse seagull are here for some sweet-talk. So join us as Real Michael must fight for his place at the helm of Extra Extra Radio, but stay wary of AI Michael’s sexy sorcery. Are you ready to test your capacity for love over lust? For hair over hairlessness? Will AI Michael’s oozing, languid tones lap gently at the shore of Real Michael’s integrity, or will he defend his position as radio’s number-one hottie? Hold your hair, your lover’s hair, your pet’s hair, anyone’s hair tightly, as the throbbing network of interconnected salon workers hurl themselves at the task of the day: defending their customers, their curls and, most importantly, their craft.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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Now dear listeners, we must warn you: The City you have come to know and love is in a state of emergency. In episode 17 of the Extra Extra Radio Show, our host, guide and favourite scratch-n-sniff Michael reports to you directly from CRAMWANK HQ where the atmosphere is rapidly heating up. We find ourselves hurled into the throes of a once-in-a-century mating catastrophe as Sequvssuk and Imba head straight for The City. These two sweet-talking, semantically anal and extremely horny giants are ready to lick, thrust and massage their way to state-wide destruction. Our advice? Don’t be fooled by the gentle crescendo of their pet-named foreplay; this is seduction at the geological scale. Unless General Mother and her jacuzzi steam have anything to do with it…

Strap in and prepare to be thrilled as Michael’s finest edge-of-your-seat reporting pulls you along through roaring sex-talk, labial waterfalls and impending orgasm-induced avalanches. Today, just for once, the relief we seek is not sexual, but one that our very City depends on.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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We begin this episode on a sad note. Our host, Michael, finds himself at a celebration of the life of one of The City’s most legendary figures who has passed away, Nubbert. The crowd gathered here at the vast Cathedral of Saint Pancetta is enormous. Throngs of people are standing outside, braving the rain in order to pay their respects to the great man. Let’s speak to some of them, to get a sense of who this guy really was, and explore The City’s many different pathways that might lead us to unearth Nubbert’s desires.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Johnny Vivash, Thomas Dudkiewicz and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers.  Artwork by Joost Halbertsma.

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Welcome, dear listeners, to Extra Extra Radio, with me, Michael, your host, guide and favourite foreign object in your windpipe. As you’re all aware, Mayor Joanne just signed a decree allowing entry into the City of fifteen new species of beings from the recently discovered exoplanet – Atkinson, Zouch & Bleary, LLP – a highly judicious and wealthy civilisation located in the 16 Cygni star system, under the condition that all new residents purchase large estates in the idyllic, gated section of town known as the Hillies. I’m very proud to be one of the first journalists granted access to these high-net-worth aliens, and eager to meet and learn about their attitudes towards life and love!

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Johnny Vivash, Thomas Dudkiewicz and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Welcome, dear listeners, to Extra Extra Radio, with me, Michael, your host, guide and favourite foreign object in your windpipe. As you’re all aware, Mayor Joanne just signed a decree allowing entry into the City of fifteen new species of beings from the recently discovered exoplanet – Atkinson, Zouch & Bleary, LLP – a highly judicious and wealthy civilisation located in the 16 Cygni star system, under the condition that all new residents purchase large estates in the idyllic, gated section of town known as the Hillies. I’m very proud to be one of the first journalists granted access to these high-net-worth aliens, and eager to meet and learn about their attitudes towards life and love!

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monte Masi, Thomas Dudkiewicz and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Could you point me towards The Salted Bucket? Our host, guide and favourite smooth-talker Michael, is meeting his friend Torbee for a catch-up drink at one of The City’s most reputable establishments. At the bar, they share salacious details of their lives, loves and losses, with Torbee recounting one of the oddest relationships imaginable. Having met a mysterious red-headed woman named Claire one evening, he’s led on an extravagant journey across The City, an erotic adventure full of lithe twists and turns, sordid and expected encounters. To help him tell the tale is his android counterpart, a robot “Plot Plumper” whose purpose is to abridge an engaging narrative. Immersed in the story, Michael begins to let off steam about his job as Extra Extra radio host, totally unaware that he’s accidentally streaming the entire conversation over the airwaves…

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monte Masi, Thomas Dudkiewicz and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Today on the Extra Extra Radio Show, our host and guide Michael is joined by a couple whose entire relationship – from start to finish – took place during a single weekend in their apartment. From first date, through cohabitation, marriage, and divorce, Will and Twyla, you now find yourselves in a place where you can enjoy a strong platonic friendship with each other, while each being with new partners. If I may, I’d like you to talk through each stage of your relationship. Let’s go back, way back, right to the start. When did you two first meet?

“If you don’t mind, let’s jump ahead a little in the relationship to Saturday morning. You are both at Will’s apartment. You’ve by this time built up a thick crust of sexual intimacy and woven a strong belt of trust between you. What feelings were you experiencing at this time?”

“It was a heavenly time in our lives, and I’ll always remember Saturday morning as a period of personal happiness that I’m grateful to have experienced, despite all else.”

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monte Masi, Thomas Dudkiewicz and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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The Misty Triumph is The City’s oldest and most beloved hotel. A towering landmark of hospitality built in the Neo-Platonic style, it welcomes visitors from across the known world. As part of a year-long survey, our host Michael has been tasked with asking each and every one of The City’s residents a series of short but very important questions. And for Episode 11 of The Extra Extra Radio Show, we imagined that The Misty Triumph would be a perfect place to find a good cross-section of inhabitants, old and new. The question du jour is: How did you get to this point? Let’s go inside and find some answers.

Here in the labyrinthine corridors, between satin sheets and velvet upholstery, there’s a meeting of premiere dust harvesters. Powdah Jenkins and Trotter Garboare luxury dust suppliers, delivering a fine film of detritus to the floors of The City’s finest establishments. Did you know that The Misty Triumph is famed for its range of sophisticated and potent aphrodisiac cocktails? At the lavish bar, Michael encounters two of its renowned mixologists: Flap Gerontius and Sherry Hatch, pouring an array of delicious drinks, including a beverage named ‘L’oiseau’ that makes its consumer chirrup like a bird. And who’s that? Across the lobby, waiting for the hotel elevator? Why that’s Wirey Transfah the most infamous con artist in The City! Excuse me while I try to catch her…

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan FoxMichael PortnoyMonte MasiMonique Moses, Johnny Vivash and Loveday Smith. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Excuse me, I wonder if I might have a brief moment of your time? My name is Michael. You may recognise my voice from a certain internationally syndicated radio show… As you might already know, we’ve just elected a new mayor, and as is the law, the incoming administration is required to conduct a survey of The City’s residents based on just one short but very important question. I am sure you must be incredibly busy, so I’ll get straight to it. For episode 10 of The Extra Extra Radio Show, we want to know: What do you want? 

Here, sweet listeners, we discover an enlightening topology of desire, finding out exactly what the lustful populous of The City are hankering for. Encounter a suburban couple, who want someone to housetrain their sentient orgasms which are currently humping old pieces of cashew cheese in the compost bin. In the depths of a sex dungeon, Hala and Sporeman want to experience transcendental agony via poly-switch marathons and bags of bacterium. And meet Anj, who wants to re-enchant the world of taste again through sensual french kissing.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan FoxMichael PortnoyMonte Masi, Monique Moses, Johnny Vivash and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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For Episode 9, Michael, our host, guide and favourite dirty sea shanty, finds himself cast adrift, many nautical miles away from The City. A motley band of sailors – who just-so-happen to be avid fans of The Extra Extra Radio Show – come to the rescue. Onboard their boat, The Neptune’s Throuple, we become acquainted with the crew’s taste for frothy cappuccinos, camembert crostini, seafaring in the nude and less than conventional fishing methods. Fiasco, the ship’s artist-in-residence, showcases his salty masterpieces, including a framed love stain on a trawlerman’s bedsheet. And, in the depths below, amorous humpback whales exchange in lovesong; elaborate fantasies involving barnacles, sexed-up phytoplankton and the word “rummage.” Up on deck, a pair of foul-mouthed seagulls deliver hilarious quips about human reproductive organs. Surrounded by this oceanic entourage, Michael wonders, what kind of welcome awaits him back home?

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan FoxMichael PortnoyMonte Masi, Johnny Vivash, Joan Juliet Buck and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Welcome, friends, to Extra Extra Radio, with me, Michael, your host, guide, and favourite hallucination. Today, we have …. we have an apology to make. Such has our passionate commitment been to documenting our concupiscent conurbation, that we have overlooked our advertising clients. Due to a programming mishap over the past seven episodes, we have forgotten to run any of the commercials that were booked for our show. Extra Extra Radio’s Department of Legal Affairs has informed us that we are contractually bound to run all these advertisements before the season ends. So, with this advice in mind, we will be dedicating this episode to catching up on our sales contracts and broadcasting all our advertisements in one go.

Commercials that pour coffee over you in bed. Commercials that slap you around the face when you’re not looking. Commercials that sell you an AI-fuelled, consolidated romantic partnership with your favourite brand of hot sauce. What an absolute smorgasbord of sumptuous deals and products we have lined up. So, let’s stop kicking this empty can of spaghetti down the road and get on with the show!

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Monique Moses, Monte Masi, Michael Portnoy, Loveday Smith and Johnny Vivash. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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On the Extra Extra Radio Show we’ve been on a quest to discover what draws people to live in our City, a place shaped by the twin, turbo engines of love and lust. We have learned that love is not a terrified mammal running for dear life, but an intelligent slime mould. Sometimes you just need to stand still and listen as it crawls up your leg.

Our guests happen to be newly single, so drop us a line if one of their voices stirs something within you…

For episode 7, we’ve invited three members of the public to come and tell us about their most memorable romantic encounters in The City. Darrenen, a writer, 7 foot 11, delivers a tell-all account of how he found his alien spouse via a pheromone-based dating app. Renowned leading self-mythologised radical, Cleo hardly needs an introduction. Her politics reverberate through the lakes of ejaculate congealing in the foundations of The City. Have you ever composed an aerobic opera to impress a mysterious woman you once glimpsed while in line at the cinema? Vanessa was born with a debilitating glint of mischief in her eyes. Her tale is one of triumph over perversity.

We thank Darrenen, Vanessa and Cleo. Now, cherished listeners, the lines are open to leave a message for one of our guests, who are all waiting to see if you might be their next most memorable date.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Johnny Vivash, Monique Moses and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Welcome, friends, to Extra Extra Radio, with me, Michael, your host, guide, and favourite negative medical test result. This season, we’re exploring different aspects of life in The City and meeting some of the people who make it one of the world’s most unique urban environments.

I’m speaking to you from the city’s major health care institution, The Central Hospital Centre for Hospitalization. Here, a top-notch team of remarkably good looking medical professionals keep patients happy, healthy and topped up with their full 10 pints of blood, or cocktail of choice. Roaming the wards via a fleet of miniature microphone drones, this episode gives you an intimate view of everyday miracles, tragedies and medical mysteries.

Meet the flirtatious Doctor Sponge and Nurse Trebuchet. Griffin is getting a personality bypass, administered by Italian doctors from Milwaukee and Reykjavik. And we’re just in time for the 64th Annual Hospital Festival, with commentators Pete Peterspete, alongside the enchanting Jacques Amygdala and Angie Clavicle.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monique Moses, Johnny Vivash and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Today, we take a bird’s eye view of our beloved City. What an incredible view! Wow. Just… Wow. For the benefit of listeners at home, Michael, our host, guide, and favourite anxiety-reducing weighted blanket, is sitting next to Mayor Joanne at a beautiful hand-carved wooden cocktail bar in front of a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window overlooking the city. It’s an inspiring perspective for our inspired civic leader. “Joanne, your perch up here is the envy of city leaders everywhere. But you must be so busy with politics that you rarely get a chance to just sit, relax and drink in the view…”

A little known fact: Billy Joel, aka The Piano Man, designed the city. Beautiful, no? His songs are the deepest expressions of a planning visionary. Take ‘Uptown Girl.’ It’s about the devastating impact that an inadequate cross-town public transportation system has on the lives of young people. Or ‘Miami 2017.’ The line in the song that goes “they turned our power down and drove us underground” sparked a serious debate about the advantages of underground electrical cabling, and the part about how “the boats were waiting at the battery” is clearly Joel’s sketch for an eco-friendly electrical ferryboat system to help alleviate commuter traffic during rush hour.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monte Masi, Monique Moses and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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In episode 4 of the Extra Extra Radio Show, we will be dressing head-to-toe in black, packing our cheap museum tote bags with pointe shoes, paintbrushes, novels, crippling debt and white wine, and visiting the overpriced loft studio of our dreams. This episode is, of course, exploring The Arts. Painting, design, theatre, music, literature and cinema: all these city life treats might be incomparable to great blue whales or luscious redwood trees, but dammit we’ll take it!
Meet some of the most seductive people that make the city into a unique, urban environment. They adore their city. They govern it with desire. Sway along with the dulcet tones of a surreal, sonic landscape.

The Extra Extra Radio Show is a radio series broadcast from an undefined city, a place you can see from the corner of your eye, just one click away from reality. A city that harvests and lives off of pheromones, lust, pent-up needs and the desires lingering in its inhabitants.

The show is written and performed by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy, in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen who selected the music. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy, Monique Moses and Corin Wells. Script developed in collaboration with Monte Masi. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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Welcome friends, to the Extra Extra Radio Show, episode 3, with Michael as your host, guide, and reliable adult-in-the-room. Exploring different aspects of life in The City and meeting some of the people who make it one of the world’s most unique urban environments.

Meet the two park keepers, Tracy and Sandy, travelling in their official maintenance truck as they make their daily rounds of the park. We also encounter the Park’s latest Director of ***, Formidabla, and the newly appointed Director of Language, Paraprosdokian. Atmospheric musicscapes with titles such as ‘Tiny Human Figurines Made From Sand. If You Held These To Your Ear, You Heard Soft Sweet Music’ and ‘Taurus – The Voluptuary’ pull you into this park of the flesh.

The show is written by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy, in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen, who selected the music for this show, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Thomas Dudkiewicz, Dan Fox, Michael Portnoy and Loveday Smith. Drawings by Fiona Lutjenhuis.

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In the second episode of this season, our host speaks to the defining voices of the city’s nightlife, whilst the music alternates between thumping beats and mesmerising soundscapes from brand-new genres. All is centred around Hive, a 160-floor club with its own masseuse community, Italianate basilica and arable farmland.

The show is written by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy, in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen, who selected the music for this show, and Monte Masi. Voice acting by Dan FoxMonte MasiMichael Portnoy and Loveday Smith.

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Lampooning a traditional radio show, a late night DJ arouses his listeners in an undefined city – think talk radio, jingles and enticing commercials, interweaved with ambient soundscapes. The show, written by Dan Fox and Michael Portnoy, is in close collaboration with Loes Verstappen, who selected the music for this show. Tune in and listen to the stories of phone-in callers sharing their specialist fetishes, studio guests recounting unexpected experiences of the city, yoga exercises, a weather forecast and pillow talk, no touching permitted.