Interzone Radio

Join us as host Dan Bernard explores the power of protests, focusing on the 50501 movement's national day of action. With personal interviews from attendees and insights into grassroots responses to political threats, the episode delves into democracy, unionization, and the current political landscape. Featuring satirical commentary from Wonkette.com and our original comedy, discussions range from labor movements to government inefficiencies, shedding light on the intersection of protests, politics, and everyday life.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride in this episode of Interzone Radio as we blend biting satire with the latest political mayhem. We kick off with outlandish ads that poke fun at Whole Foods and Trump’s bizarre bargains. Dive deep into the intense showdown between Maine Governor Janet Mills and the Trump administration over transgender rights, featuring exclusive insights from Wonkette. From Trump’s erratic trade policies to his courtroom battles with the Associated Press, we've got it all covered with a sharp, humorous edge. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!

In this episode, we've got everything from Trump’s surreal grocery bargains to field recordings of passionate Hands Off! protests against Trump's policies. 

Hear from everyday Americans, get the lowdown on Maine Senator Chuck Tiddle Meserve's quirky announcements, and laugh at the bizarre saga of Elon Musk in government. It's a blend of hard-hitting commentary, humor, and sharp satire that keeps you entertained and thinking!

Join us as we dive again into the witty and satirical content of Wonkette.com, discussing topics from American political gossip and news to our own ridiculous commercial parodies. 

We explore everything from Usha Vance's Greenland visit fiasco to Pete Hegseth's Pentagon blunders. Get ready for a mix of humor, critique, and insightful commentary on U.S. politics and international relations, all delivered with the signature Wonkette edge. Don't miss out on the latest absurdities we live among.

This episode dives into some wild and satirical takes on politics and news from Wonkette.com and our own original political satire. We cover Trump's fight against 'wokeness,' a DEI tree-planting drama, anti-vax craziness, and even a parody of NPR breaking news. It's a mix of laughs and serious talk you won't want to miss!

In this episode we dive into the satirical world of Wonkette, covering topics like Christian nationalist singles events and controversial government employee firings. Tune in for a wild mix of political satire, absurd advertising, and poking fun at figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Plus, enjoy a clip from the classic sci-fi satire film, Starship Troopers.

In this episode of Interzone Radio, listeners are taken on a wild ride through comedy, political satire, and radical commentary. 

Beginning with a bizarre monologue about an epiphany in a Big Mac, the show transitions to content from Wonkette.com, a liberal and satirical political news site. 

Topics include the Trump administration's push to purge military records of diversity references; the origins and significance of International Women's Day and its current state as well as the satanic panic surrounding toys in the 1980s; a gritty reboot of a famous Canadian beer commercial with political overtones.  

Hosted by Dan Bernard and featuring writers from Wonkette, This episode delivers a potent blend of humor, absurdity, and critical discussions on social-political issues.

This week, more of Kenneth W. Beeks’ book Transients, a memoir of homelessness and discovery on the streets of Portland, Maine. Back into the world and the shelters and the streets on probation, Beeks houses himself at the Preble Street Resource Center and local environs. Narrated by Dan Bernard, produced by Michael Townsend.
Next, vintage sci-fi by celebrated sci fi and fantasy heavyweight, Fritz Leiber. Another gem from the 50s, relevant today with its take on robotics and its effect on our consciousness and lifestyles in “A Bad Day for Sales”. Voice acting by Julie Nye; directed by Dan Bernard; produced by Michael Townsend.
Then,  Rank Lewis  with  “Downloads, a Rockumentary: The Monkees.” - Improvised by Hilary Aptowitz, Tom Walsh, Tuck Tucker and Dan Bernard. Directed by Dan Bernard, produced by Michael Townsend.
Parody commercias: Special KKK (featuring Jennywren Walker); Solvitol (featuring Hilary Aptowitz); Pretensho’s (featuring Dan Bernard.) Written and directed by Dan Bernard; “Solvitol” produced by Michael Townsend; remainder produced by Dan Bernard.
Show promos improvised by Jennywren Walker and Julie Nye; directed and produced by Dan Bernard.

Award-winning Portland actor and playwright, Brent Askari, provides a wonderful voice acting performance this week in, “What's With All The Padlocks?” by Justin Valmassoi.  Justin is responsible for both writing this story and the Tumblr site turned book, “Animals Talking in All Caps”. He says his spirit animal may be Ryan Gosling.  Directed by Dan Bernard, Produced by Michael Townsend.

An all-Wonkfest this week! Four tremendous pieces from Wonkette.com replete with news, wit, opinion, superb writing and great music cues:  1) Trump keeps stealing music, artists keep telling him to f*** off, he has now pissed off Isaac Hayes’ family, and the real first lady of Canada. Celine Dion

1. Kamala Harris is making progressive politic fun again, and wingnuts are furious. The Anti-Joy Division

1. New York Times cannot even find one Kamala Harris fan at this Trump rally.  Journalism!

1. Did Ukraine invade Russia?  During the Olympics? LOL Yes. Slava Ukraini MFers.

Of course, some of our parody commercials and promos. Wonkette pieces narrated and produced by Dan Bernard;  “Traitor Joe’s”, and “Kickbacker.com” commercials produced by Michael Townsend, written by Dan Bernard.  Thanks to Julie Nye and Jennywren Walker for show promos. To Tony Moschetto, Tom Walsh, Bren Askair, Tiffany Howcroft, and Erik Moody for appearing in “Kickbacker.com.”