HOT COPY RADIO THEATER

By HOT COPY RADIO THEATER

We re-create lost episodes of the 1940s radio show, "HOT COPY" -- all adapted from the original scripts!

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FAQs about HOT COPY RADIO THEATER:

How many episodes does HOT COPY RADIO THEATER have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

HOT COPY RADIO THEATER episodes:

February 10, 2026 DEATH ... AND TAXES
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and private detective Jeff Warren track down a pair of crooks selling counterfeit wartime automobile tax stamps.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Originally broadcast on Sunday, September 3rd, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Patrick Brancato, … Jeff Warren.

Jerry Kokich … Benny DiMarco, and also, Manager, Machinery factory..

Tom O’Connor ... Weasel.

Miss Kit Caren … the Chemistry Professor.

Scott R. McKinley … Daniel Coulter, and also, President, Acme Ink Company.

Dan Ware ... John McKay, Owner of McKay Paper Company.

Logan Smith ... your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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44min
January 10, 2026 MURDER BY MOONLIGHT
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and private investigator Jeff Warren are unexpectedly tangled in solving the mysterious deaths of a young man's fiancée and her father.

.Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Originally broadcast on Sunday, September 17th, 1944..

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Patrick Brancato, … Jeff Warren.

Jerry Kokich … Gerald Gardner.

Dan Ware ... Tom Creighton

David Robbins … Peter Trace.

Pete Lutz, … Bruce Albright.

Paul Arbisi … as Sgt. Tim Roberts.

Logan Smith ... your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40min
December 10, 2025 THEY TELL NO TALES
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and Lt. Mike Flannigan investigate a string of unsolved murders, with the help of private detective Jeff Warren, despite interference by an angry, obnoxious District Attorney.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Originally broadcast on Sunday, October 8th, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Patrick Brancato, … Jeff Warren.

Dan Ware ... District Attorney Tom Craven.

Gregory Dwyer … John Paxton.

Kenny Hertling … Patrolman Tim Riley.

Glen Haskell … Desk Sgt. McGuire.

Karim Kronfli, … Hotel Desk Clerk

Samantha Thompson ... Elevator Operator .

Pete Lutz, … Garage Manager (Joe) .

Erin Suminsby ... Receptionist (Miss Davis).

Logan Smith ... your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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46min
November 10, 2025 MURDER AT THE JUNKYARD
Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole investigate the suspicious murder of a Mexican-American man.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Originally broadcast on Sunday, November 19th, 1944..

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.

Christian Neuhaus ... Inspector Collins.

Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Rebecca Olivia Hodges … Peggy Bradley.

Scott R. McKinley, … Jack Bradley.

Dan Ware ... Diego Fernandez.

Erin Suminsby ... Sofia Fernandez.

Kathleen Li, … Investigator Kathy Lee.

Logan Smith ... your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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52min
October 10, 2025 DEATH WEARS A DISGUISE
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and Lt. Mike Flannigan investigate whether a butler murdered his boss, or is being framed for the crime.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, August 20th, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Jerry Kokich … Lt. Mike Flannigan

Karim Kronfli ... Billingham

Samantha Thompson ... Darcy Granville.

Dan Ware ... Mark Linton

Christian Neuhaus ... Langdon Van Cleeve

Logan Smith ... your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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45min
September 10, 2025 A LITTLE GIFT OF MURDER
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and her boyfriend, private detective Jeff Warren, are on a date, when they suddenly discover, and investigate, the shocking murder of a famous actress.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, October 25th, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Patrick Brancato, … Jeff Warren.

Jerry Kokich … Payne Barlow.

Paul Arbisi ... Fred Wendell.

Samantha Thompson ... Mimi Fontaine.

Scott R. McKinley … Dr. Robert Larson.

Kenny Hertling ...John Grady,

Logan Smith ... Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
44min
August 10, 2025 MURDER IN 2-4 TIME
Newspaperwomen Anne Rogers and Spritely Poole, with Lt. Mike Flannigan, have a night of fun and song, at Anne’s apartment, until a nearby gunshot transforms it into a murder investigation.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, May 14th, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.

Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Karim Kronfli ... Hodges.

Scott R. McKinley ... Henry Gade.

Erin Suminsby ... Virginia Beaton.

Dan Ware … Alan Sharp.

Pete Lutz … Ernest Walker.

Logan Smith ... Officer Pat O'Malley, and also, your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

Miss Kathleen Li ... Pianist for Classical Music.

All other music and/or sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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48min
July 10, 2025 THERE'S NO CASE LIKE HOMICIDE
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers' exposure of a stock swindle is blamed for the murder of the company's president. Anne is determined to find the killer.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, October 29th, 1944 .

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Patrick Brancato, … Jeff Warren.

Karim Kronfli, … Blaine Godfrey.

Dan Ware, … Albert Meeker.

Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Chrisi Talyn Saje, … Flo Mason.

Logan Smith ... Disgruntled Train Passenger, and also, your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:
[email protected]

Social Media:

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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43min
June 10, 2025 DEATH TO PLAY AND MATE
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers and police Lieutenant Mike Flannigan investigate the perplexing murder of Dr, Warren King, a retired physician and former international chess champion.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, March 12th, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Gregory Dwyer ... Dr. Warren King.

Frank Guglielmelli, … John Bishop.

Scott R. McKinley … Dr. Robert Larson.

Erin Suminsby ... Dorothy Mason.

Dan Ware … Dr. Lincoln Owens.

Glenn Hascall, … Tom Harkness.

Logan Smith ... Officer Pat O'Malley, and also, your Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42min
May 10, 2025 BRIDE WANTED
Newspaperwoman Anne Rogers convinces her pretty assistant, Spritely Poole, to act as bait, to help catch a “Lonely Hearts” murderer.

Adapted from the script of a lost episode of the radio drama “Hot Copy”.

Original broadcast on Sunday, November 5, 1944.

OUR CAST:

Rhonda Sigler-Ware … Ann Rogers.

Samantha Thompson ... Spritely Poole.

Christian Neuhaus ... Inspector Collins.

Jerry Kokich …Lt. Mike Flannigan.

Dan Ware …Pete Thompson.

Glenn Haskell … Uncle Bud.

Erin Suminsby ... Juliette Bellefontaine.

Logan Smith ... Announcer.

Jim Goodluck ... Producer / Director / Audio Editor.

SOUND EFFECTS CREDITS:

All sound effects are from Freesound.org, Inspector J, or the Public Domain.

CONTACT US!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email:

[email protected]

BlueSky:
@hotcopyradio.bsky.social‬

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HotCopyRadioTheater
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
39min

FAQs about HOT COPY RADIO THEATER:

How many episodes does HOT COPY RADIO THEATER have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

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