As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in.

YOUR ANNOUNCER: Andy Hartson-Bowyer

TWELVE CHIMES, IT'S MIDNIGHT, EPISODE 10: "On the Prowl"

Do you wear headphones while walking alone at night? They're a great way to immerse oneself in the music, but watch out, they're also a great way to tune out that threat walking right behind you! Join us for the story of an oddball scientist and a curious woman looking for answers, in the play 'On the Prowl'.

CREDITS: Writer/Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy Narrator: Josh Horowitz Sarah Perlroth: Beth Abdallah Dr. Ripley: Matty Stone Sinister Stranger: Ryan Galiotto Additional Cat Sounds: Kiley Brokaw

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS episode 56, part 2:

We conclude this special, extended, two-part episode! Special guest John Tefteller is armed with more terrific stories about Groucho Marx and his zany brothers, plus we learn how John himself started working for Groucho at the tender age of 15! (Part 1 was last week, in case you missed it.)

SPECIAL NOTE: At the behest of Mr. T, we've removed a special announcement about the release of some "new" Marxian material, so you'll hear a 5-second gap at that point. Don't turn away, just wait 5 seconds and the show will continue!

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS, ep 10: "Dragon's Teeth Prospects"

The fantasy adventure series by David Ian continues! A mercenary band in the region of Villi auditions one of its prospects for membership. While Hothead the prospect thinks he is worthy, company Swordmaster Bulwark makes it evident that the pledge needs to learn more before becoming a member. Written and performed by David Ian.

DOCTOR WHO THE FINAL GAME EPISODE 6:

In the penultimate installment of this fan-fiction series, While the Brigadier searches for Jo Jones and the Metebelis III Crystal on Earth, and Sarah Jane seeks the Thals to defeat the Daleks on Skaro, the Doctor discovers the horrific truth of the Master's ultimate conquest of the cosmos, and the terrible price he must pay to defeat his greatest enemy.

Starring:

Doctor Who - Marshall Tankersley

The Master - Terry Cooper

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Tony J Fyler

Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah Wheatley

Mike Yates - Johnny Robinson

Sgt Benton - Richard Gurl

Liz Shaw - Denise Sutton

Jo Jones - Julia Eve

Sam Jackson - Lee Rawlings

Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe - Mark McManus

Dalek, Cybermen, Ogron Voices- James Hart

Ice Warrior Voices - Gareth Severn

Tarbec - Anthony Medeiros

Latep - David Llewellyn

Malatesta The President of the Council - Jon Kolchak Pertwee

Cardinal Goth - Jerry Kokich

Incognito Time Lord - Owen McCuen

The Chancellor - Pete Lutz

Under-Coordinator Sleipnir - Meryl Herbert

Network Voice - Laurinda Hartt Fournier

Sgt Osgood - Stephen McGrane

Corporal Carol Bell - Natalie Chisholm

Corporal Maisie Hawk - Lillian Rachel

Lieutenant Samantha Thompson - Zoe Jenkins

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, Episode 5:

We continue to celebrate the late, great Bill Hollweg with his exciting audio adaptation of the 1970 sci-fi film. In episode 5, General Ursus and his Gorilla legions move ever closer to war. Brent, at the insistence of Nova, goes to Cornelius and Zira's home only to be surprised by Dr. Zaius! While in other developments, General George S. Patton has some extreme opinions on the relationship between Director Burton and Dr. Hasslein.

CAST: LAWGIVER/CORNELIUS: MARK KALITA BRENT: COLIN SNOW ZIRA: NATASHA LATHROP URSUS: PAUL MANNERING ZAIUS: GARETH PRESTON VORGO/NEWSCASTER: Jack Hosley BRAGA: Bill Hollweg GORILLA BOY: Brian Bochicco BURTON: Jeff Billard GEN. GEORGE S. PATTON:. W. Ralph Walters GEN. OMAR BRADLEY: Bruce Busby SOLDIER #1: Jack Ward SOLDIER #2/MALCOLM MACDONALD: Seth Adam Sher VARIOUS SOLDIERS PATTON'S 3RD ARMY: Bill Hollweg, Jack Ward DR. OTTO HASSLEIN:Gary Cobbum NOVA: Gina Hollweg

As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in.

YOUR ANNOUNCER: Andy Hartson-Bowyer

THE UNDEAD TRAIL: When Death Comes Uninvited, episode 5

This supernatural Western series, written by Craig Robotham, had its first four episodes released on Moonlight back in 2023. For some reason we failed to post episode 5, the conclusion of the story, but we're happy to do that now. We ask you to search the site by title to find and listen to the first four, if you haven't heard them already. In the exciting finale, Sheriff Jim Wilkes and his deputy Abe Farrow return to Liberty Gulch to be overrun by undead townsfolk. Jim awakens to find himself in quite a predicament.

Cast

Narrator : Jason D Johnson

Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz

Annie Deemes: Ilana Labourine

Abe Farrow : Paul Arbisi

Dan Wilson : Rich Greene

Crow's Shadow : JV Torres

Clem and other townsfolk : Jeff Moon

Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering

SEXAGONAL PHRASE - Episode 3

"Luck Eventually Runs Out"

Written and Produced by Viktor Aurelius

Synopsis: Having escaped from the Astral Casino disaster, our heroes rush to Barnard's Star and a nice Hotel. Lucy's father, the wanted "criminal" G'Una Voslo, arrives at the Casino too late to reunite with his daughter, but is instead reunited with someone from his past: Tharla J'Quantus. Lucy unwittingly agrees to be interviewed on the galactic news, dragging Bud Daniels - and also her father, into the limelight. Things get worse quickly, but you must listen to discover the details!

It starred:

Steve White as Schnarglav

Lisa Michaud as Xarrissa O'Facto

Deborah Adams as Lucy Sharp

Jeff Niles as WAD-O

Katie Loftin as WAD-U

Gary Scales as Killa Joss

Pete Lutz as Korpax Spawill

Viktor Aurelius as Narzod Clamphor and Tokham

C. Wayne Owens as Stiletto

Cary Michael Ayers as G'Una Voslo aka Guy Sharp

Jonithan Patrick Russell as Kreghono

Katrina Clifford as Tharla J'Quantus

Ted Wenskus as Bud Daniels

Kat Waterflame as the Vulpes Voice

Owen McCuen as Cardov Wence

Merilee Robinson as Robo-Hunter

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 56: In part one of this very special extended installment of the long-running OTR discussion series, co-hosts Pete, Patte (pat) and Paul welcome guest programmer John Tefteller, a fellow OTR podcaster and a life-long collector of radio transcription discs – not to mention somebody who worked for Groucho Marx as a young man! John is sharing an episode of 'You Bet Your Life', as well as many wonderful stories about the Marx Brothers, and old radio in general. JOIN US NEXT WEEK FOR PART TWO!

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