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 Narrator
Jim O'Heir as Charlie, the beleaguered writer seeking redemption
Darin Toonder as Marcus, the thrill-seeking trust-fund playboy
Jeff Bergman as Sam, a man embracing his true self amidst the madness
Wayne Lopez as Pablo Escobar, the notorious crime lord with a surprising new passion
Andrea Savo as Lucia, the sharp-witted detective entangled in the chaos
Dustin Green and Holden Myers as DEA agents Knowles & Martinez, whose investigative efforts are as misguided as they are comical
Keylor Leigh as Audrey, Charlie's no-nonsense ex-wife who keeps him grounded
Lynette Coll as Maria Chung Escobar, the formidable power behind the throne

Written 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.



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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:<ul>
<li>Tim Friedlander as the Narrator</li>
<li>Jim O'Heir as Charlie, the beleaguered writer seeking redemption</li>
<li>Darin Toonder as Marcus, the thrill-seeking trust-fund playboy</li>
<li>Jeff Bergman as Sam, a man embracing his true self amidst the madness</li>
<li>Wayne Lopez as Pablo Escobar, the notorious crime lord with a surprising new passion</li>
<li>Andrea Savo as Lucia, the sharp-witted detective entangled in the chaos</li>
<li>Dustin Green and Holden Myers as DEA agents Knowles &amp; Martinez, whose investigative efforts are as misguided as they are comical</li>
<li>Keylor Leigh as Audrey, Charlie's no-nonsense ex-wife who keeps him grounded</li>
<li>Lynette Coll as Maria Chung Escobar, the formidable power behind the throne</li>
</ul>Written by Craig Goodwill &amp; 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 &amp; CBD. Nationwide. You’re welcome.

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Pablo’s Rhino – Act One

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