Memoir of homelessness, Vintage Sci-fi, and a Rockumentary

This week, more of Kenneth W. Beeks’ book Transients, a memoir of homelessness and discovery on the streets of Portland, Maine. Back into the world and the shelters and the streets on probation, Beeks houses himself at the Preble Street Resource Center and local environs. Narrated by Dan Bernard, produced by Michael Townsend.Next, vintage sci-fi by celebrated sci fi and fantasy heavyweight, Fritz Leiber. Another gem from the 50s, relevant today with its take on robotics and its effect on our consciousness and lifestyles in “A Bad Day for Sales”. Voice acting by Julie Nye; directed by Dan Bernard; produced by Michael Townsend.Then,  Rank Lewis  with  “Downloads, a Rockumentary: The Monkees.” - Improvised by Hilary Aptowitz, Tom Walsh, Tuck Tucker and Dan Bernard. Directed by Dan Bernard, produced by Michael Townsend.Parody commercias: Special KKK (featuring Jennywren Walker); Solvitol (featuring Hilary Aptowitz); Pretensho’s (featuring Dan Bernard.) Written and directed by Dan Bernard; “Solvitol” produced by Michael Townsend; remainder produced by Dan Bernard.Show promos improvised by Jennywren Walker and Julie Nye; directed and produced by Dan Bernard.