WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's wacky North Pole organization. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "Jack the Little Giant", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/3/21.)

Art representing the story "Jack the Little Giant" by Phil Burns

Mired in the havoc of the holidays and a contentious divorce, an exhausted single mother confronts a mall Santa who has concocted a frighteningly twisted plan. CAMPFIRE RADIO THEATER

Warning: Contains explicit language and graphic content.

Written, directed and produced by John Ballentine

Cast:

Melissa Medina

Joe Stofko

Amelia Hicklin

Dani Aviles

Graham Rowat

Mary Murphy

Original music score by Kevin Hartnell

For the holidays, Project Audion, for its 25th production, turns to Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol."

There were many adaptations of this tale during the Golden Age of Radio, but one of the cleverest and most charming was when it was transplanted to the Old West for a Christmas episode of the Jimmy Stewart western "The Six Shooter" which aired from 1953 to 1954. The story of Eben and Jake - and how and why Stewart's character Britt Ponsett tells it - makes for a delightful half hour.

Originally broadcast on NBC, 12/20/1953. Our cast for this recreation is our most wide-ranging in both location and age:

BRITT PONSETT: Ric Spiegel, TX

JOHNNY CARVILLE: Austin Mosher, NY

EBEN SCROOGE: Stanley Dyrector, CA

BOB CRATCHITT: Chris Marcellus, UT

BELLE / MRS CRATCHITT: Rachel Pulliam, MO

AUNT MILLIE: Denise Cline, KY

NEPHEW: Ken Raney, TX

ANNOUNCER: Paul Arbisi, IL and

JAKE MARLEY: Joe Mendell, UK

GHOST: Richard Huitema, FL

Sound is by Ken Raney, with direction, production, & music by Larry Groebe

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Paul Arbisi, and newcomer Dave Feldmann; to determine whether or not it 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 eleventh installment (and Paul's selection), this episode of X Minus One from 1956. 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!

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at [email protected], and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents:

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 5: For I Have Sinned

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 5th of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series.

In "For I Have Sinned", a group of men travel to a secluded retreat house to contemplate the error of their ways. However, a vengeful force has other plans for them. Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

O'ROURKE: Chuck Wilson

DEMPSEY: Jason D. Johnson

THOMPSON: Carl Yowell

VAN DRIVER: Ross Bernhardt

CONNOLLY: Pete Lutz

JAMISON: Derek Rhein

FRANKLIN: Dana Gonsalves

MIKE: Austin Beach

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at [email protected], and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 4: The Uncooperative Corpse

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 4th of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "The Uncooperative Corpse", a body brought to a city morgue causes trouble for everyone who comes in contact. Is he still alive, or does he just have unfinished business? Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

 THE COP - Jordan Bruster 

THE PARAMEDIC - Ebony Rose 

THE MEDICAL EXAMINER - Michele Barnett 

DON VITO PINGITORE - Les Marsden 

SALVATORE - Mark Kalita

THE ASSISTANT MEDICAL EXAMINER - Dawn Robertson 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER - Geri Elliff 

TONY - Pete Lutz

CHRISTO - Dana Gonsalves

THE SECURITY GUARD - Pam Pailes 

THE LEAD DETECTIVE - Aileen Corpos 

THE SECOND DETECTIVE - Victoria Fancki    

Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at [email protected], and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 3: The Second Helping

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 3rd of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "The Second Helping", we explore the topic of Science Run Amok, a favorite topic of film and old-time radio! This hilarious homage to the likes of Arch Oboler, Wyllis Cooper, Roger Corman and James Whale (among others) will have you running for your life with laughter! Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

DARCY – Dawn Robertson

DERRY – Jackie Ayers

FERGUS – Dana Gonsalves

MOTHER – Riley Lutz

CREATURE – John Bell

TV REPORTER – Pam Pailes

GENERAL M'LAISE – Austin Beach

MAJOR CHIP ERROR – Pete Lutz

SERGEANT TIM PLAITE WHISTLE – Jason D. Johnson

CAPTAIN – John Bell

MR. FLUFFNUGGETS – Lisa Michaud

Music composed and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Song: So Long Mom (I'm Off to Drop the Bomb) by Tom Lehrer (public domain), performed by Pete Lutz and Ross Bernhardt, with new lyrics by Pete Lutz

COMING THIS MONTH TO THE MUTUAL AUDIO NETWORK: Santa's Inbox!

Here's a promo for a special holiday podcast, which will start the day after (American) Thanksgiving: Friday, November 26th, and continue every Friday until Christmas Eve. Send your emails with Christmas Wish Lists, or special dedications to that certain someone, and Santa Claus will read them out loud, mentioning your first name only, and the city where you live (you can opt out of this bit).

Don't wait to get started -- send yours to [email protected] ! Parents should send their kids' messages on their behalf. Make sure you're subscribed to the Mutual Audio Network. Thanks from Santa and Stinky the Elf!

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at [email protected], and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 2: How to Shed 180 Pounds

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 2nd of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "How to Shed 180 Pounds", we meet Audrey and Walt Ellis, an unhappy couple who take a vacation to try and patch their marriage up – but it turns out that neither one really digs the idea! Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

AUDREY ELLIS: Pam Pailes

WALT ELLIS: Carl Yowell

JOEY THE WAITER: Pete Lutz

DR. PRIYA ZALAKI: Victoria Fancki

LITA: Kristy Glick

RENTAL AGENT: Geri Elliff

SHERIFF ROWLAND: Jessica Mathews

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it 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 tenth installment (and Jane's selection), this episode of The Abbott & Costello Program 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!

And on a sad note, we pay tribute and say farewell to one of our co-hosts.