Satire
Bob and Ray
On April 14, 1976, Bob and Ray bring their unique blend of humor and satire to the airwaves. The episode opens with a bit of weather and new…
The Red Room
A young idealistic civil servant, Arvid Falk, leaves the drudgery of bureaucracy to become a journalist and author. As he explores various s…
Reviewers Reviewed
This satirical text was a response to the drubbing the fledgling poet received at the hands of the critics to her debut work, “Pelayo, or th…
Cupid's Cyclopedia
This 1910 short work is by the English-born American humorist, satirist, and illustrator Oliver Herford, aided by another caricaturist and i…
Ballad of the Canal
Ballad of the Canal is a witty and engaging poem by Phoebe Cary that playfully parodies the famous "Ballad of the Tempest" by Jame…
Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography
Laurence Oliphant, author, international traveller, diplomatist and mystic, who spent a decade in later life under the influence of the spir…
Bob And Ray
Enjoy this classic episode of Bob And Ray, originally broadcast on November 22, 1956, during Thanksgiving. This show is part of a collection…
Bob and Ray
On March 11, 1976, Bob and Ray take to the La Scala opera house, testing their voices and introducing a variety of comedic sketches. The sho…
Matinee With Bob & Ray
Join Bob and Ray as they celebrate New Year's Eve with highlights from their previous year. This special show captures the essence of their …
Bob and Ray
On April 09, 1976, Bob and Ray present a delightful finale of La Traviata, where the curtain gets stuck, leading to a series of comedic sket…
Stan Freberg Show
A reporter interviews a test pilot that will operate a rocket sled. The episode also explores how the average American husband handles a lea…
Bob and Ray
Episode 207 aired on December 26th, 1973, featuring Bob and Ray on a plane to Hollywood to make Treasure Island.This episode is part of a re…
Bob and Ray
On January 9th, 1976, tune in to WOR for Episode #743 of Bob and Ray. This episode features a variety of comedic sketches and interviews, st…
The Blunderer
A very early Moliere. From the Translator: "In this piece the plot is carried on ... by a servant, Mascarille, who is the first origina…
The Briefless Barrister
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of The Briefless Barrister by John Godfrey Saxe. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Jul…
Bob and Ray
Amazing find from the west coast! This file is one of a group of digitized shows recently received here at The House of Toast. There is litt…
Bob and Ray
Join the comedic duo Bob and Ray as they bring you a delightful mix of sketches and discussions. In this episode, they cover a variety of to…
Bob and Ray
On this partial episode, the cops come for Pop. This episode is short due to the tape running out, making it a truly desperate event.
The Old Debauchees
Young Laroon plans to marry Isabel, but Father Martin manipulates Isabel's father, Jourdain, in order to seduce Isabel. However, other chara…
Bob and Ray
On March 16, 1976, Bob and Ray welcome listeners to their cozy studio for another entertaining episode. They begin with an apology to Otto L…