The Transgression
In a relationship? Then you know the warning, “Thou shall not commit … Well, you know the rest. Or do you? #podcast #comedy #comedypodcast
Aug 11, 2025•4 min
Grease, Grit and Crime in COVID Time
mark bellusci
NOW FEATURED AT #31 ON 100 Best Dystopian Podcasts (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/dystopian_podcasts/
Doesn’t matter if we’re squaring off against a badass virus. Or if there’s rage in the streets. Or if the economy is deflating faster than a blow-up doll under a Sumo wrestler. There are always compelling criminals, greased palms and strange bedfellows. You’ll find them here in these dark comedies, dystopian satires and strange tales.
#podcast #noir #darkcomedy #dystopian #humor #comedy #comedypodcast #funnypodcast
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Bingedultery
Disillusioned and depressed marriage counselor Bubbles forces himself to endure one more session with a dysfunctional cheating couple. But who and how this couple cheats with? Well, that might just be the final straw that drives Bubbles over the brink. #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcast #darkcomedy
Jul 29, 2025•7 min
Recyclerbellion
New on Grease, Grit and Crime: Recyclerbellion. To the people of power and wealth, it’s the greatest threat they’ve ever faced. To stop it, they’ll have to “persuade” the de facto leader, a lowly junk man named LeBlanc. Yet with as much power as the powerful have, they have no idea what they’re up against with Sal and his movement. Thanks to the fabulous acting of Faith Most, Lori Feldman, DG Chichester, Tom Petrone and Syd Jones. Listen wherever you get podcasts or on Apple Podcasts. #podcast #...
Apr 29, 2025•10 min
Dead Life Coach
Mortimer is a founding member of the Hellacious Hallowed Haunters. In his mind, there is no need to update his timeless hauntings for today’s world. Unfortunately, he’s about to learn that his old school scary stuff just doesn’t cut it in today’s terrifying times — making him more petrified than the person he’s haunting. Thanks to the great acting of Tom Petrone, Faith Most, Lori Feldman and DG Chichester. #podcast #darkcomedy #comedy #dystopian #laugh #radioplay #radiocomedy
Dec 30, 2024•13 min
Swole Sisters
Two seniors — I mean, muscle heads — walk into a trendy coffee shop and show off their workout devices. No, they ain’t getting old. They’re getting swole. Grrrrr. #comedy #radioplay #comedypodcast
Aug 26, 2024•5 min
Hell on Wheels
For this old guy (he prefers “late middle aged”), it was just a whim. An impulse. A fantasy. A chance to be respected again. To break out of the mundane. To be, well, a scary badass for a moment after a life of polite mundanity. For a frustrated Brinks guard, the old guy’s fantasy turned into his ugly reality. And for a female MMA fighter, that reality turned into a chance for some real-world pummeling. In this reality, everyone loses — or did they win? Find out in Hell on Wheels. Thanks to the ...
Aug 14, 2024•10 min
Universal Unicorn
Now that new parent company, Holistically Heavenly Harmony Holdings, has mandated that all new shows must be adored by everyone and offend no one on any. political spectrum, show runners Pat, Skye and Montana have their work cut out for them. Especially with the Heavenly Wholesome phone app monitoring their every move. Yeah, good luck with that. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #fu...
Jun 05, 2024•12 min
Ghost Ghosted
If you think it’s tough being a human these days, try being a ghost. They no longer get any respect for their hauntings, howlings and haranguings. But now they have a new plan — and an unwitting new nonhuman partner — to get back to scaring the crap out of disrespectful humans. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
Mar 04, 2024•16 min
Reeling ‘em in
Sal sure doesn’t seem like a gambler. So why is he betting the house on a long shot? And why is Mr. Peterman and the casino sweating bullets of it? #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
Dec 07, 2023•8 min
Mad Munchie Mania
Good old Fern’s Family Fast Food has a problem: their loyal audience is getting fatter, older and, well, deader. So much so, that Fern and her executive board have to attract a booming new audience — one toke at a time. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #podcasters
Oct 19, 2023•8 min
Scam-ebration
The rest of the world may be falling apart, but for scammers, phishers and hackers (i.e., redirectors), the times are booming. And what better way to celebrate than with an awards gala that would humble Hollywood. Check out who shows up on the red carpet (stolen, of course). #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
Sep 20, 2023•13 min
Armagedd-not
When John finally cracks the code on travel to the future, he hopes he can save the planet in his time. But the answers he gets from the future folks are, well, a little less game changing than he had hoped for. But damn, the laughs and apples are to die for. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
Jun 07, 2023•11 min
Painfully Mindful
Sometimes the aches and pains of daily living can be, well, a real pain in the ass. But when those pains begin to dominate your day, it’s time for a visit to the painfully mindful clinic … that is, if you can take it. Because your pain is their gain. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
Feb 03, 2023•7 min
Reality Mundanity
Whether we admit it or not, who doesn’t love reality TV? And with all that love comes a seemingly endless amount of reality shows. So much so that, we’ll, just about anyone can be a reality TV star. And we mean, anyone. Thanks to the amazing acting chops of Dank, Faith Most, Lori Feldman, DG Chichester and Nina Bellusci. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts...
Dec 07, 2022•8 min
Deity Replayity
No, this is not your typical board meeting. This is an emergency meeting where all must come together, or dwindle into oblivion. Thank heavens that the spiritual strategists are on hand to save the day. Listen wherever you get podcasts or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grease-grit-and-crime-in-covid-time/id1518637609?i=1000580840357 #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funny...
Sep 27, 2022•16 min
One Mo Venmo
In this sequel to the award-winning Venmo Muscle, Lori is again hunted down for her gambling obsession (I.e., problem). But this time, it’s not by the technologically challenged germophobe, Sal. No, this time it’s the big cheese, Frank Nuckliano, aka Frankie Knuckles — who is unwittingly joined by his crafty cohort. #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters #artsande...
May 20, 2022•11 min
Oh, Holy Bean
The leaders of three different denominations are brought together by a marketing company to approve and bless a national ad campaign. And we all know how well different denominations get along. (Yeah, right.) #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters #artsandentertainment
Apr 14, 2022•5 min
The Parking Lot From …
In a loud, tricked-out turbo pickup truck, bro and dude pull into a too small, too tight, too-packed strip mall parking lot, and they have no idea why — or how to get out. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters #artsandentertainment #scifi
Mar 25, 2022•12 min
All Strung Up - part 4
This is the fourth and final segment of All Strung Up. In the not-too-distant future, renowned astrophysicist Sonia is vilified for her radical string theory science and the possibilities it holds for escaping the ominous tentacles of the repressive Shining Light cult that controls the government. And Sarah? We’ll, she’s just a slacker trying to skate by. Little does Sarah know that she’s the key to unlocking a whole new world. Or worlds. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcast...
Jan 08, 2022•13 min
All Strung Up - part 3
Here’s part 3 of All Strung Up: In the not-too-distant future, renowned astrophysicist Sonia is vilified for her radical string theory science and the possibilities it holds for escaping the ominous tentacles of the repressive Shining Light cult that controls the government. And Sarah? We’ll, she’s just a slacker trying to skate by. Little does Sarah know that she’s the key to unlocking a whole new world. Or worlds. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the link...
Nov 01, 2021•8 min
All Strung Up, part 2
This is part 2 of this extended series. In the not-too-distant future, renowned astrophysicist Sonia is vilified for her radical string theory science and the possibilities it holds for escaping the ominous tentacles of the repressive Shining Light cult that controls the government. And Sarah? We’ll, she’s just a slacker trying to skate by. Little does Sarah know that she’s the key to unlocking a whole new world. Or worlds. Listen wherever you get podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and ...
Oct 07, 2021•12 min
All Strung Up, part 1
In the not-too-distant future, renowned astrophysicist Sonia is vilified for her radical string theory science and the possibilities it holds for escaping the ominous tentacles of the repressive Shining Light cult that controls the government. And Sarah? We’ll, she’s just a slacker trying to skate by. Little does Sarah know that she’s the key to unlocking a whole new world. Or worlds. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #...
Aug 30, 2021•7 min
Melted Brie
Talk about a mind-blowing nap. Syd wakes up in a hotel lobby with no recollection of how he got there, why he’s there or where his room is. Hell, he doesn’t even know the time. You’d think it would be easy enough to get answers at the front desk. You’d be wrong. Very wrong.
Jul 24, 2021•11 min
This Job Was a Blast
After an unsuccessful foray into the world’s most temporary-yet-impactful gig, Mr. Krupky visits the unemployment office. But what he gets may not be worth what he has to give. While this podcast stands on its own, it’s also a sequel to our a sequel to our award-winning film and podcast, This Job is a Blast, which you can also hear here. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodca...
Jun 21, 2021•6 min
No Joyride
In Bernard’s business of “moving" cars, it pays to be professional. No slip-ups, no guesswork and no one gets hurt. But he's got that damned soft spot, and a weakness for the underdog. And when he takes an unexpected call from Hayley, that combination may come crashing down on him in this dark comedy. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
May 30, 2021•6 min
The Calculus Conundrum
A Cambridge mathematics professor explores the dilemma that appears to be unsolvable by man. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
May 21, 2021•4 min
A Monkey Walks Into a Bar And ...
Okay, so this monkey walks into a bar and ... well, it's complicated. But it has to do with a drunk, delusional anthropologist who runs into a monkey and bridges the communication barrier and finally establishes the species-to-species relationship he's struggled with for his whole life. The monkey, well he's got other plans.
May 09, 2021•5 min
The Man Who Would Be Ken
In this neighborhood , they’ll fight, they’ll fawn, they’ll barter, they’ll beg, all to get the attention and good graces of a man called Ken. After all, their suburban lives may depend on it. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #radioplay
Apr 22, 2021•13 min
The Black Hole
They’re one big, happy family — until they receive the latest of so many official notices from their wayward sister/daughter, Gabrielle. Now they’ll all have to drop everything and do whatever it takes to support her, yet again. How long can they this go on before the family implodes? #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #COVIDcrime #dramedy #greasegritandcrime #humor #podcastlife #comedy #podcastcomedy #podcasts #podcastshow #podcastseries #funnypodcast #applepodcasts #podcasters
Apr 06, 2021•8 min
Shooting-the-shit audition
Here’s a fun little ditty that I had nothing to do with, other than to post it. My good friend and great actor Jeff Dupree sent this unsolicited “audition” message to me, and I laughed so hard I decided to abscond it for the podcast (with Jeff’s permission). And while I’m thrilled to have done so little for this podcast, I’m also concerned that I may be wasting my time writing scripts when I could just sit back and wait for Jeff to send me gems like this. So enjoy. #podcast #noir #darkcomedy #CO...
Mar 28, 2021•2 min
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