Charlie Bleeker’s life is unraveling—his writing career is stalled, his ex-wife is a cop who can't resist pulling him over, and his teenage son views him as a failure.When his reckless childhood friend Marcus proposes a dubious investment opportunity in Colombia, Charlie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that spiral hilariously out of control.From entanglements with a reformed cartel leader-turned-pastry chef to mishaps involving Pablo Escobar's pet rhino, Act One of Pablo’s Rhino introduces a midlife crisis comedy where absurdity reigns and every decision leads to deeper chaos.Starring:Tim Friedlander as the NarratorJim O'Heir as Charlie, the beleaguered writer seeking redemptionDarin Toonder as Marcus, the thrill-seeking trust-fund playboyJeff Bergman as Sam, a man embracing his true self amidst the madnessWayne Lopez as Pablo Escobar, the notorious crime lord with a surprising new passionAndrea Savo as Lucia, the sharp-witted detective entangled in the chaosDustin Green and Holden Myers as DEA agents Knowles & Martinez, whose investigative efforts are as misguided as they are comicalKeylor Leigh as Audrey, Charlie's no-nonsense ex-wife who keeps him groundedLynette Coll as Maria Chung Escobar, the formidable power behind the throneWritten by Craig Goodwill & Sam Ruano, Pablo’s Rhino is an over-the-top, fast-talking, tequila-soaked thrill ride that blends midlife crises with international escapades, delivering a story as unpredictable as it is entertaining. Official Table Read Merch: https://thetablereadpodcast.myshopify.com/Big thanks to Mood.com our partner in high vibes. Use code TABLEREAD20 for 20% off at Mood.com. Legal THC & CBD. Nationwide. You’re welcome.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code TABLEREAD for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Today we'll read Pablo's Rhino.
Pablo's Rhino. Written by Craig Goodwill and Sam Ruano. Inspired by a true story. Fade in. Exterior Pacific Coast Highway, California. Day 2003. A sensible Volvo cruises down an open stretch of California highway. Windows are rolled down. Wouldn't it be nice plays over the stereo. We move in closer for a look at the driver. Interior, exterior, Charlie's Volvo, day. Good old Charlie Bleeker, 42.
A middle-aged white guy in a short-sleeved button-down collar shirt and brown tie. Handsome if he tried harder. Charlie hums along with his hands gripped firmly at 10 and 2.
That was Wouldn't It Be Nice by our very own Beach Boys. You've got it tuned to the dial that makes you smile. Time for On This Day. We look back at 1993, making headlines. Ten years ago today, the space shuttle Endeavor launches. Notorious drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar was gunned down by the Ferales. And Canadian reggae was topping the charts with Snows and
Informer by Snow comes on. Charlie knows every word. Kinda.
Did you guys learn nothing from the last thing I did here?
Several car lengths behind him, we see a cherry red convertible. The driver is a beautiful sun-kissed surfer girl. Her surfboard is propped up in the passenger seat. She pulls up alongside Charlie, catching and bopping along, and smiles. Charlie's sunglasses flip down unintentionally, but it gets him a laugh. He plays it cool.
She gestures with her hand, mimicking a surfboard, as if to say, do you surf? Charlie raises a coy eyebrow. Doesn't everybody win? An 18-wheeler pulls up behind Charlie and honks for him to speed up. Charlie crooks an eyebrow at the surfer girl who bites her lower lip and beckons him to follow. She drives off. He steps on the gas but quickly swerves to avoid the truck that just cut him off.
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