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OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Ep. 28 - Gangbusters Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

(Orig. rel. date 2/7/22) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Paul's pick -- and he's bringing us an (ahem) unusual episode of Gangbusters for us to (ahem) enjoy and discuss.

And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-eighth number (but 3rd official episode of S3), this episode of Gangbusters - The Case of Harry "Red" Bever, yes, you read that right, from 1945. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!

Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following!

To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line.

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: An episode of The Red Skelton Program, and a guest programmer!

FINDING HIS VOICE Sep 26, 2022

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FINDING HIS VOICE (Suspense/Thriller) The voice-over business intensifies into a deadly game of cat and mouse between three people. The hunter and the hunted crisscross through the worlds of film, radio, and television – until everything ultimately depends on the sound of a single voice. Features a full cast, engaging sound effects, and original music. Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre.

Cast

John Bell as Steven Peters Laura Van Veen as Gloria Peters David Ault as Zach

Also featured were: Danny Bowman, Keith Burnett, Bill Craven, Joe Curt, Noelle Dupuis, Kenya Dworkin, Eva Eig, David Farquhar, Niko Gerentes, James Hebblethwaite, Hayden Peter Lee, Dash Lucas, Marssie Mencotti, Nicholas Stroud, Rob Tymec, and Judith Norton Wasik.

Written and directed by George Zarr

Runtime: 66 minutes

SONIC SUMMERSTOCK '22: Suspense - ROPE Sep 21, 2022

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Originally released as part of the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse series, Sole Twin Audios brings Patrick Hamilton's play to life in this recreation of a "lost" episode of Suspense, "Rope." In the confines of a single apartment, Brandon and Tom have committed murder and have brazenly invited over the victim's sister and their sophisticated author-friend, Rupert Cadell. Will they escape the noose, or is the classic phrase true: Murder Will Out.

CAST:

Conner Howard as the Announcer Justin Fife as Brandon Theodore Perez as Tom Rachel Schumacher as Leila Adam Blanford as Rupert Cadell CREW: Directed and Produced by Rachel Pulliam Music by Ross Bernhardt Suspense Re-imagining by David Krause Artwork by Joshua Mongardini

Sole Twin Audios Network

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVr7i77UhXoJndazF61sfBw

Anchor: anchor.fm/soletwinaudios

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sole-twin-audios-network/id1584499329

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qai0RAq48iQG2JJJwAy4K

THE DAYCARE DASH Sep 21, 2022

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THE DAYCARE DASH (Comedy) Meet Julie, a modern-day urban single mom just trying to pick up her daughter Tina at the daycare center on time. Can Julie make it before the late fees set in? Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching. She has forty minutes to get to the garage and get crosstown. So on your marks, get set, GO...

CAST

GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ - Julie

KEITH BURNETT - Lou and Cop

BRADY VAN VAERENBERGH - Man in Street and Man in Car

JOHN FRAY - Jeremy

BILL CRAVEN - Truck Driver

EMMA MCDONALD – Tina

Directed by George Zarr

Recording Engineer and Post Production – David Farquhar

Runtime: 11:19

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC S2E2 - Zigzags of Treachery Part 2 Sep 16, 2022

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S2E2: Zigzags of Treachery, part 2

In the conclusion of our Season 2 premiere, the life of an innocent woman hangs in the balance, and only a letter can save her – if the Tec can find it in time! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. Starring The NARADA RADIO COMPANY

Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz

Post-production by Fishbonius Sound Design

Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Darren Rockhold as YOUR ANNOUNCER

Pete Lutz as THE TEC

Noah Diamond as ATTORNEY VANCE RICHMOND

Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR

Frank Guglielmelli as MR. STACEY

Jeff Moon as DR. ESTEP

Geri Elliff as EDNA ESTEP

Mark Kalita as DICK FOLEY

Jordan Bruster as BOB TEAL

Paul Arbisi as LEDWICH and HAMMETT'S VOICE

Rachel Pulliam as THE MAID and

Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Ep. 27 - Rocky Fortune Sep 15, 2022

Show notes

(orig. launch 12/25/21) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our Christmas Special, and Dave's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of Rocky Fortune for us to enjoy and discuss.

And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-seventh number (but 2nd official episode of S3), this episode of Rocky Fortune - The Plot to Murder Santa Claus, from 1953. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!

Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following!

To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line.

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: An episode of Gangbusters!

PROJECT AUDION 34: The Fred Allen Show Sep 14, 2022

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Fred Allen is a name unfamiliar to most people today, but for two decades his radio show set the standard for the best of American humor. His comedy and satirical influence can be seen in everything from Looney Tunes to Saturday Night Live. Robert L. Mills, comedy writer for Bob Hope, has crafted a "new" Fred Allen show for Project Audion which successfully recalls the time Allen had the #1 program on the airwaves (in the late 1940s).

We'll visit "Allen's Alley" with Senator Claghorn, Mrs. Nussbaum, and others; take on "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" in a movie parody, and welcome guest stars Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, thanks to a coast-to-coast cast of sterling vocal talent which includes:

FRED ALLEN: John Bell, AL

MOODY / CASSIDY / BANDITO: Pete Lutz, TX

PORTLAND / MRS. NUSSBAUM: Julie Hoverson, WA

KENNY DELMAR: Ken Jeffries, CA

CLAGHORN / GRIZZY: Harry Middlebrooks, CA

EDGAR BERGEN: Robert L. Mills., CA

CHARLIE MCCARTHY: Scott McKinley, NJ

with Direction & Production by Larry Groebe, TX

TRAILER: Dark Paradise from Sole Twin Audios Sep 09, 2022

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Dark Paradise: a retrospection of two Gothic Soap Operas, "Dark Shadows" and "Strange Paradise." In this introductory episode, Host Rachel Pulliam discusses the beginnings of both soap operas. This will be a monthly series, airing on the first Monday of the month. Original music composed specially for "Dark Paradise" by Ross Bernhardt Find episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKayK8CXBhM&t=271s

SUSPENSE: Ghost Hunt Sep 09, 2022

Show notes

ENJOY THIS REMAKE OF A CLASSIC OTR SHOW BY SOLE TWIN AUDIOS!

Synopsis: Radio DJ Smiley Smith is known for pulling elaborate stunts for his listeners, but when he ventures into the house known as the "Death Trap," he may just get more than he is bargaining for.

Featuring the voice talents of:

Alexa Chipman as the Announcer

John Bell as Smiley Smith

Dean T Moody - as the OTRT Ad/Charles MacDonald

Pete Lutz as Mr. Thorpe

Jerry Kokich as Mr. Reed

CREW:

Directed and produced by Rachel Pulliam

Cover artist: Rylir

Music: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Suspense theme: by Bernard Herrman (re-imagined by David Krause)

Sound Effects were provided by www.freesound.org

SONIC SUMMERSTOCK '22: Lux Radio Theatre Aug 27, 2022

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In their final appearance for the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, the Narada Radio Company proudly presents a remake of Lux Radio Theatre's LES MISERABLES, from the 1952 film starring Michael Rennie, Robert Newton and Debra Paget.

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

JEAN VALJEAN – Les Marsden

JAVERT – Pete Lutz

COSETTE – Rhiannon McAfee

ROBERT – Greg McAfee

JUDGE/PROSECUTOR/GUSTAVE – Larry Groebe

RIMBAUD/GENFLOU – Paul Arbisi

BISHOP – Karim Kronfli

MME. MAGLOIRE – Pam Pailes

CORPORAL/COCHESPAILLE – Dave Robison

SILVERSMITH – Jack Ward

MENTOU - Ross Bernhardt