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Audible recently obtained wiretap tapes involved in an ongoing government surveillance operation in Princeton, New Jersey, led by Vincent Mastrobono, an ambitious Princeton police captain. The tapes contain conversations between a brilliant and reclusive 19-year-old Korean-American male - "The Kid" - and are targeted because of purported calls between The Kid and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. The Kid has lived in the penthouse of the Princeton Hilton since late summer 2001. The Kid's parents, whose work as consultants to multinational military consortiums constantly takes them abroad, installed him in the hotel after a devastating sports-related knee injury led to a painkiller addiction and a nervous collapse.

EPISODE 1: Army of One
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Apparently recorded soon after The Kid entered his penthouse retreat. The Kid mixes conversations and beats deep into his drug-induced bliss, Kim Jong Il opines on pop culture while worrying about The Kid, the concierge weighs in on the Hague tribunals, Coach Franks threatens, and The Kid begins a budding friendship with Kate. Amelia supplies "turn down service."

EPISODE 2: Patriotic Duty
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The events of 9/11 have done little to diminish The Kid's growing paranoia. Kim Jong Il is on the coalition's enemies list, but how are the fall TV and movie schedules shaping up? And what's Larry David's management style like? Coach Franks is undaunted, the Concierge searches for fatty meat and orange juice with CIPRO, and the relationship with Kate deepens. Amelia demonstrates her patriotism.

EPISODE 3: Love Hurts - Sex Heals
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The Kid's parents are apparently captives of the fearsome Filipino Islamic terrorist group, Abu Sayyaf - Bearers of the Sword. Their demands? Produce a million dollars or heads will roll. The Kid beseeches Kim for advice on placating these terrorists - but where's Kim? He turns to Dr. Darwin for more meds. Holly and her friends wonder where her dance mix is. Coach Franks peddles athletic prowess and the power of the NCAA. The Concierge explains the mysteries of love. The Kid and Kate may mate. Amelia the sweet chanteuse sings a sexy song.

The Characters

The Kid Over-arching genius with wide-ranging intellect; former starter Princeton's varsity basketball team; techno wizard; devotee of electronic music; spends his time remixing conversations & music, getting high, drinking protein shakes, and talking on the phone.

	Kim Jong Il (Steve Pink) The Dear Leader of North Korea; fascinated with U.S. pop culture, a party animal, and a mentor to The Kid.
	Kate (Jenny Kravat) Beautiful, enigmatic, chaste Princeton University graduate student in the theater department.
	Concierge (Greg Proops) Upper-class Oxford-educated Londoner; aggressively opinionated on matters of geopolitics.
	Coach Franks (Greg Sporleder) Coach of the Princeton varsity basketball team; a mixture of Red Auerbach, Audie Murphy and Keith Olbermann.
	Dr. Darwin (Darwin Buschman) The Kid's psycho pharmacologist, who's knowledgeable on wide-ranging medical and scientific issues.
	Amelia (Tracie Higgins) Direct from the town of Moat in County West Meath, Ireland, she works as a hotel housekeeper, ever comforting and kind.
	Holly (Holly Fielding) Teenager relying on The Kid to create the hippest music mixes; The Kid's link to the dance club scene.

Production Credits

Mark Leyner: creator, original story, producer, lead writer, performer
Brian Fielding: co-creator, exec producer, producer, story, performer, original music
Chris Berry: editor
Kerry Donahue: associate producer
Roger Greenawalt: original music
Lynne Buschman: graphics

The Wiretap Ensemble

Mark Leyner: (The Kid & Creator, lead writer, producer, performer) Comic novelist, screenwriter, and social satirist. His novels include, The Tetherballs of Bougainville; Et Tu, Babe; Tooth Imprints on a Corn Dog; My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist; I Smell Esther Williams: And Other Stories. Currently writing screenplay of Et Tu, Babe with actor John Cusack. Mark Leyner wrote teleplays for ABC's Wonderland. Contributor to The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Esquire.

Steve Pink: (Kim Jong Il) Screenwriter, actor, and producer. Wrote screenplays for and co-produced Grosse Pointe Blank, High Fidelity, and Dead Last with his creative partner D.V. DeVincentis. Acted in numerous films, including: America's Sweetheart, Grosse Pointe Blank, and Bob Roberts.

Greg Proops: (The Concierge) Comedian and social commentator. Regular guest on TV show, "Whose Line is it Anyway?"; Actor in Star Wars, The Phantom Menace as Fode, the Pod Race announcer; Has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Politically Incorrect, The Martin Short Show, 3rd Rock From The Sun, The Jamie Foxx Show, Dilbert, Veronica's Closet, and Family Matters.

Jenny Kravat: (Kate) Actor. Television credits include Sex in the City and 100 Centre Street (recurring). Numerous New York-based theater credits.

Greg Sporleder: (Coach Franks) Actor. Greg Sporleder's films include Ridley Scott's upcoming Blackhawk Down, The Rock, Renaissance Man, and Roadside Prophets. Greg Sporleder has made numerous film and television guest appearances.

Tracie Higgins: (Amelia) Television credits include Law and Order: SVU, Saturday Night Live, and a regular sketch performer on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Theater: Desdemona (EST), Wind in the Willows (Theater Off Park-NY), Lumberjacks in Love (Milwaukee Rep.). Comedy, concert and cabaret performances include: Catch a Rising Star, Luna Lounge and Don't Tell Mama.

Darwin Buschman, M.D: (Dr. Darwin) Actor and a board certified psychiatrist in private practice in New York City on staff at Mount Sinai, St. Luke's/Roosevelt, Lenox Hill and Gracie Square Hospitals. He received his M.D. from SUNY/Downstate Medical Center and trained in Psychiatry at New York University/Bellevue.

Holly Fielding: (Holly) Teen actor.

Brian Fielding: (Executive producer, co-creator, writer, original music, and performer) Brian Fielding has been Executive Vice President, Programming & Business Affairs since May 2000 and was Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs since April 1997. From 1988 to 1997 Mr. Fielding held various executive-level positions in programming and business affairs at CBS Sports, a division of CBS, Inc., He is an accomplished jazz pianist and composer.

Wiretap Links

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