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Podcast / feed author: Mike Bennett
description: For hundreds of years the eldest born male of the Flinch family line has become the servant and protector of the vampire, Lord Underwood. But when a world-weary Underwood lays down to rest in 1958 he cannot know that now, fifty years later, the role of trusted servant and resurrector has fallen to David Flinch, a man who despises him and all he stands for, and who is convinced that a world free of the vampire would be a far better place. Master and servant, vampire and guardian, Underwood and Flinch. This feed is also home to Mike Bennett's earlier podcast works including One Among the Sleepless, a novel about sex, death and noisy neighbours; Hall of Mirrors, Tales of Horror and the Grotesque, and Mike Bennett Sometimes: classic fiction and random absurdities.
Recent Episodes:
- Underwood and Flinch - 10 released on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 20:17
Lydia meets with the Black Circle and David meets with his worst nightmare.
- Underwood and Flinch - 9 released on Fri, 05/01/2009 - 21:22
Episode 9. Jose Almonte has an unscheduled appointment with his doctor, while David comes to some dangerous conclusions.- Underwood and Flinch - 8 released on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 22:56
Episode 8: In which we learn something of the origins of Keith's vendetta with Sergei, and David hears about John's hopes and fears for Underwood's resurrection.
- Underwood and Flinch - 7 released on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 21:33
Episode 7. Meet Gerald and Cynthia Benson, good friends of Lydia Flinch and regulars at La Reina de Corazones. While the Bensons discuss decapitation with Michelle, Lydia brings David home to Casa Underwood and his brother John.
- Underwood and Flinch - 6 released on Mon, 03/09/2009 - 21:07
Episode 6. David lands in Spain and meets his sister Lydia. Meanwhile, Keith Mullins, owner of La Reina de Corazones pub in Almacena, hears about the death of an old acquaintance. - Underwood and Flinch - 5 released on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 20:25
Episode 5. David tells Lisa about the family business. Meanwhile, in Spain, we meet another member of the Flinch family with some revelations
of her own.
- Underwood and Flinch - 4 released on Mon, 02/16/2009 - 13:46
Episode 4. We travel to a remote villa on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Anton Marashov and Ivan Trushko are having problems with bloodstains, and Mark Coleman is having problems with a cowboy hat and some rottweilers.
- Underwood and Flinch - 3 released on Sun, 02/08/2009 - 21:17
Episode 3. Lisa returns to David's flat to find the solicitor's letter has changed everything; is the David she knew gone forever?
- Underwood and Flinch - 2 released on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 22:00
Episode 2, in which we meet David Smith, an ordinary guy who's just taking it one day at a time. He's got a nice job, a nice apartment, a nice girlfriend... and a head full of bad dreams.
- Underwood and Flinch - 1 - Prologue released on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 17:25
Prologue. Underwood and Flinch drive to the new house in Spain and attract the attention of the Civil Guard. - Hall of Mirrors 21: 'Night Crossing' (Prelude to 'Underwood and Flinch') released on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 18:44
Meet Underwood and Flinch as they cross the Mediterranean on a foggy night. Are they being followed? And if so, by
whom? And who should be more worried, the hunter or the hunted?- Hall of Mirrors 20: 'The Exterminators' released on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 17:47
Henry and Maureen find and unusual cockroach in their apartment, could this be a new species? if it is, it could be the route to fame and fortune... or something far more unpleasant.
- Mike Bennett Podcasts Promo released on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 19:47
A promo for all Mike Bennett's podcasts. Feel free to use and distribute.
- Hall of Mirrors 19: Dessert released on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 15:02
A grotesque comedy featuring two men and a dog.- Hall of Mirrors 18: The Green Man released on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 10:25
The Green Man: pagan fertility symbol? Guardian spirit of the woods? Or perhaps something more sinister?
- Sometimes 8 - 'The Human Chair' by Edogawa Rampo released on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 20:50
Mike performs (for lack of a better word) an adapted version of 'The Human Chair' by Edogawa Rampo; the fridge is visited and the cows come home.
Music from Lene Lovich.
- Sometimes 7: 'The Music of Erich Zann' by H.P. Lovecraft released on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 14:09
Mike Bennett reads 'The Music of Erich Zann' by H.P. Lovecraft. Music comes from A Band Called Quinn and Marco Esu.
- Hall of Mirrors 17: 'Give Me a Hundred' released on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 15:06
Benny is late for a hold-up. It's a hot day, he's stressed-out and the
large replica handgun in his waistband keeps jabbing at his genitals.
And unfortunately for him, the discomfort is only just beginning.- Sometimes 6: 'Tobermory' by Saki released on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 22:59
Mike reads Saki's 'Tobermory' and plays a tasty tune from The Charlatans.
- Sometimes 5 - 'The Penance' by Saki released on Sun, 09/28/2008 - 17:00
Mike reads Saki's 'The Penance', plays music from A Band Called Quinn... and encounters an unusual problem with his toilet.
- Sometimes 4 - 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe released on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 19:24
Mike reads 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe, talks about his new website: www.MikeBennettPodcast.com and plays 'Truth' by A Band Called Quinn.
- Hall of Mirrors 16: 'Salvation' Part 4 released on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 18:55
The conclusion to 'Salvation'.
- Hall of Mirrors 15: 'Salvation' Part 3 released on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 15:11
Geoffrey seeks help from Father Matheson before returning to work, where he finds that being a good person isn't as easy as he'd hoped.- Hall of Mirrors 14: 'Salvation' Part 2 released on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 15:43
Goeffrey Leech has been given a mission by Satan, but is he capable of seeing it through?
- Hall of Mirrors 13: 'Salvation' Part 1 released on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 19:20
Geoffrey Leech has died and gone to hell. Will his torment last for eternity, or is the hope for some kind of Salvation?- Sometimes 3 - 'The Cold Embrace' by Miss Braddon released on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 17:15
Mike reads Miss Braddon's, 'The Cold Embrace' and talks about the forthcoming Hall of Mirrors story, 'Salvation'. Music, 'D.I.Y.' comes from A Band Called Quinn. - Sometimes 2 - 'The Open Window' by Saki released on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 18:20
Mike hunts silverfish and braves the horror of his sock drawer. He also reads the classic short story, 'The Open Window' by Saki. Music: 'The Last Night I Saw' comes from A Band Called Quinn.
- Sometimes 1 - 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki released on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 17:55
Mike explores his fridge and reads the classic short story, 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki. Music: 'Astronauts', comes from A Band Called Quinn.
- Hall of Mirrors 12: 'Poacher's Cottage' Part Two released on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 19:43
Conclusion of Poacher's Cottage. Ken gets the key to Poacher's Cottage. Since there's no such thing as ghosts, he's got no reason to be afraid of going out there all alone to check the place over.
Or does he?- Hall of Mirrors 11: 'Poacher's Cottage' Part One released on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 21:08
Ken Chase is an estate agent who won't let anything come between him and the maximum possible profit on a house sale - not even ghosts.- Hall of Mirrors 10: 'A Lovely Pair of Browns'. released on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 16:37
Vernon 'Badger' Brock goes on a pigeon hunt armed with a rubber torch, a cat basket and a loaf of white bread. But who should be more fearful, the pigeons... or Badger?
- Hall of Mirrors 9: 'Hair and Skin' Part 4 released on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 14:59
Charles, Bale and Tweed ascend to Dr De Vere's offices... and the macabre conclusion to 'Hair and Skin'.- Hall of Mirrors 8: 'Hair and Skin' Part 3 released on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:48
Charles makes the acquaintance of Bale and Tweed.- Hall of Mirrors 7: 'Hair and Skin' Part 2 released on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 15:10
Charles gets a new head of hair... and something else that he didn't bargain for.
- Hall of Mirrors 6: 'Hair and Skin' Part 1 released on Thu, 06/19/2008 - 10:41
For millionaire, Charles Mason, when every known, legal hair transplantation method has failed, it's time to embark on a journey into the unknown, the illegal... and the horrific.
- Hall of Mirrors 5: 'The Haslet Technique' released on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 23:55
Lottery winner, Jim Haslet and his wife have been kidnapped. Unfortunately the kidnappers aren't interested in ransom.- Hall of Mirrors 4: 'The Grave' Part 2 released on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 19:16
Dave puts his plan into effect. Conclusion of the story.- Hall of Mirrors 3: 'The Grave' Part 1 released on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 18:35
Jack and Dave are digging a grave, but the kind of assistance Jack wants isn't the kind that Dave is willing to give.- Hall of Mirrors 2: 'Trolls' Part 2 released on Sun, 05/25/2008 - 22:39
Edith's son, Martin, sets out to investigate the estate's 'children'. Conclusion of the story.- Hall of Mirrors 1: 'Trolls' Part 1 released on Sat, 05/24/2008 - 00:32
Hall of Mirrors 1: Trolls 1
Edith, elderly and alone in a dark and brooding inner-city tower block, finds herself at the mercy of a gang of local children. And they are children, despite their horrible actions... aren't they?
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 33 released on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 13:32
Episode 33: In which Mick and Sally... well, that would be telling.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 32 released on Fri, 06/15/2007 - 13:59
Episode 32: In which Mick and Sally brave the wobbliness of Lucy's fire escape in an attempt to enter Flat 3.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 31 released on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 09:24
Episode 31: In which the simmering pot of Wayne's sordid desires once again boils over.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 30 released on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 00:02
Episode 30: In which Sally wakes up with a hangover, and Mick makes a connection - only to wish soon after that he hadn't.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 29 released on Wed, 05/23/2007 - 22:57
Episode 29: In which Gaz gets a late night visit - and another special offer.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 28.2 released on Wed, 05/16/2007 - 06:50
Episode 28.2: In which Mick and Sally go to The Black Pig for last orders and find themselves in a lock-in. We meet Roy, Tony, Jean and Mr Chips - and Sally's boss, Leonard, makes a re-appearance, bringing all kinds of insight, advice and fibs.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 28.1 released on Wed, 05/09/2007 - 23:21
Episode 28.1: In which Mick hears Sally's story and both he and she do something for the first time. The first part of a two-part episode.- One Among The Sleepless: Epsiode 27 released on Wed, 05/02/2007 - 17:37
Episode 27: In which Gaz and his friends unleash the full force of their seductive powers upon Sally: the full force being a bottle of illegal hooch and our old friend, the bong. All hail the bong! (Again).
Sexually explicit content.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 26 released on Wed, 04/25/2007 - 14:12
Episode 26: In which Gaz wants Sally to come back to his place, Kay wants Sally's seat at the table and Adam wants to give Gaz the shirt off his back.
Promos: Jack Palms 2: This is Life
The Homegrown Podcast- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 25 released on Mon, 04/16/2007 - 18:29
Episode 25: In which Rick and Leanne get hot over breakfast in Meredith House and Wayne wants to know if he's damaged or just kinky.
"Eat my Eggs Benedict!"
Sexually Explicit Content
Promos:
Winter of Different Directions by Steven J. McDermott
Crescent by Phil Rossi
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 24 released on Wed, 04/04/2007 - 22:34
Episode 24: In which Mick and Sally go to Brighton beach to try to knit the facts together.
"Pig is the new mint."
Promo: Much To Do About Nothing
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 23 released on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 18:00
Episode 23: In which Gaz tries to convince Kay that she is his special girl, while at the same time trying to convince her that getting Sally to participate with them in an orgy is good for their relationship. The cad!
Promo: Billibub Baddings and The Case of The Singing Sword, by Tee Morris
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 22 released on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 20:41
Episode 22:
In which Lucy and Sally meet for a drink and discuss everything from the mysterious
bald man to Englebert Humperdink. And Lucy receives a letter.
Promo: How to Disappear Completely, by Myke Bartlett
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 21 released on Wed, 03/14/2007 - 22:43
Episode 21: In which Gaz's landlord comes around for the rent - and finds something completely different.
"It does exactly what it says on the tin!"
Promo: Bum Rush the Charts
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 20 released on Tue, 03/06/2007 - 22:07
Episode 20: In which Mick manages to deliver the immortal line, "Enough about me, let's talk about you." Sally obliges.
Promos:
Banjo Strings by Larry Winfield
Ancestor by Scott Sigler
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 19 released on Tue, 02/27/2007 - 22:27
Episode 19: In which Gaz and his mates bring Adam home for a few beers and a smoke after the pub; and the strange and fruity bruises on Wayne's conscience reveal themselves in unforseen ways.
Sexually explicit
content.
Promo: Number One with a Bullet by Mark
Yoshimoto Nemcoff- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 18 released on Wed, 02/21/2007 - 21:15
Episode 18: In which Wayne finally gets into Lucy's apartment - and then seriously wishes he hadn't.
Sexually explicit content.
Promo: A Long
Way from Disney by Seth Harwood.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 17 released on Tue, 02/13/2007 - 19:36
Episode 17: In which Ted tries to shine on like a crazy diamond -
despite the sober denunciations of his wife and a dwindling stash. Gaz
comes to the rescue, aided by Adam and the 'Hayley's Comet' of hash
deals.
"We're masters of our beasts."
Promo: The Sundown Lounge
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 16 released on Tue, 02/06/2007 - 20:53
Episode 16: In which Mick and Sally do lunch and Wayne plays the obliging pimp before becoming the odious John.
Featured
promo: The Frictionfiction Show- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 15 released on Tue, 01/30/2007 - 21:09
Episode 15: In which Adam meets some old friends, Gaz reveals his diabolical desires and Wayne goes out pee-gunning for trouble.
"I don't mind drunk birds."
Features promo, The Rookie by Scott Sigler- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 14 released on Tue, 01/23/2007 - 18:41
Episode 14: In which Mick Nixon begins a private investigation, Wayne speculates on the true nature of Lucy's aerobics, and Sally makes a new friend.
Also features the second instalment of Meredith House, in which Rick Galsworthy unwisely tries to have his wicked way with Leanne. 'You freak!'
Features
excerpt from track: 'Romantic Escape' by Jim Richmond. Available from the
Podshow Podsafe Music Network.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 13 released on Tue, 01/16/2007 - 19:40
Episode 13: In which Gaz reassures Ted that his dwindling stash won't be dwindling for long, then fails to exercise due care and attention when making fiendish plans in the toilet.
Featured Promos:
The
Plitone Revisionist by Paul S. Jenkins
The Rev Up
Review
Featured
Song:
'Bitch' by
Blahfishend- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 12 released on Tue, 01/09/2007 - 17:42
Episode 12: In which Sally renews an old acquaintance, Gaz and the lads figure out who's been using their patio as a toilet and a big, bald man in a tight suit puts Glen and Jimmy onto 'Nutter Alert'. Very refreshing.
- One Among The Sleeless: Episode 11 released on Wed, 01/03/2007 - 14:37
Episode 11: In which Mick Nixon's inner detective awakens to the mystery of Peter Reynolds.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 10 released on Tue, 12/26/2006 - 23:00
Episode 10: In which Lucy shows Wayne a whole new dimension to 'deep throat' and Wayne makes more than one mess with his bodily fluids. Sexy 'Nana?
Note: Contains Sexually Explicit Content
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 9 released on Tue, 12/19/2006 - 15:47
Episode 9: In which Peter and Dusty reach an understanding... and The Most Photographed Man emerges, all smiles and applause.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 8 released on Tue, 12/12/2006 - 20:12
Episode 8: In which Dusty acquires his own transportation and extends an offer of help. Time for Peter to decide: a life of impotent revenge fantasies? Or hitch a ride in a 'stink mobile'? Tough call.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 7 released on Tue, 12/05/2006 - 17:25
Episode 7: In which Lucy writes about love, Gaz talks about love and Peter can't feel anything other than hatred and the need to set his neighbours' house on fire. Alriiight, man!
Includes the first trip to Meredith House. Confused? Don't be: Accept the strange.
- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 6 released on Tue, 11/28/2006 - 20:34
Episode 6: In which Mick admires his Chopper; Dusty gets up close and personal with Peter; and Wayne dreads an invasion of vagabonds. "Isn't this the troublesome end of the bus?"- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 5 released on Wed, 11/22/2006 - 07:21
Episode 5: In which Gaz and his mates tell a tall tale, Peter acts like a 'nutter', and Dusty interprets the strange and secret language of librarians. A deeply penetrating thing, innit?- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 4 released on Tue, 11/14/2006 - 23:27
Episode 4. In which Gaz eats a grape, Wayne eats a banana and Peter eats a slab of 100% pure terror in McDonalds. Nice one!- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 3 released on Thu, 11/09/2006 - 18:28
Episode 3: In which Dusty gets on the bus, Peter gets hassled and Wayne gets chatty with Lucy. And then starts getting ideas. A bus ride into terror... ish.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 2 released on Wed, 11/01/2006 - 08:20
Episode 2. In which Kay wants a good time, Sally wants to go home and Gaz wants an island of robot women. All hail the bong! Big deal.- One Among The Sleepless: Episode 1 released on Wed, 10/25/2006 - 20:53
Episode 1: In which Peter pours petrol through his neighbours' letterbox, Wayne confronts the noisy woman upstairs, and Lucy dishes out six of the best to a snivelling little wretch. "Blubbing will only make things worse for you."
