The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)

In this week's episode we unofficially close out summer by taking our show to the woods! We present our very first live streaming event from Waa Kee Sha Park in Oswego, IL. Join us around the campfire for ghost stories, campfire songs, and an exclusive S'Mores recipe that we like to call "Campfire S'Morgs".

Recipe for Campfire S'Morgs:

• Cinnamon Graham Crackers
• Marshmallows
• Granny "Rose" Smith Apple Slices
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Milk Chocolate

Granny Rose, Phillip Donald, Anthony Luperini, Judy the Child, and Baba Gonesh join us for this special live, remote podcasting event. Featured Artist of the Week: Locomotive Ghost

Former Smorgasbord radio show partner Dave Jackson co-hosts the show again with us this week.

We feature an exclusive interview with singer-songwriter Jordan Martyn and we debut a brand-new recording of his. Check out Jordan's website at: JordanMartyn.com

Chris shares his professional demo recordings from his voiceover acting class and makes the announcement about launching SmorgShow Productions as an official voiceover recording services business. Other features include "Baba News", "News Balls" and a discussion about how the Insanity Workout program is working for Chris after month one.

On this special Independence Day edition of the SmorgShow Podcast, Granny Rose joins Chris and Ally in the studio for the full show. Granny shares a holiday recipe and some tips to make your 4th of July picnic more enjoyable. Then Chris gives Ally and Granny Rose a quiz on fireworks safety. Finally, we share some flag etiquette.

Featured Artist of the Week: Audrey Auld

Chris and Ally take a travel back in time to the golden years of radio by listening to some vintage radio commercials. There was a time when it was okay to use the Flintstones to sell cigarettes.

Other features include: 'News Balls' where we discuss an assault using a dead weasel, angry crows dive bomb police in Seattle, an unusual donut shop robbery and a contortionist thief. Baba joins us for two features: "Breaking Bread with Baba" where Baba shares his recipe for a refreshing yogurt-based lassi drink, and a new installment of "Baba News". Finally we give away a new life to help save the dignity of one suburban father.

Featured Artist of the Week: Anthony Walker

Dave Jackson joins Chris and Ally in the studio again this week. A listener sends in his voiceover demo recordings to the SmorgShow, but we really don't know why. A discussion about the end of the world which has come to naught once again. Phillip Donald releases his debut CD and visits the studio for an exclusive interview and gives the crew a special gift. Baba Gonesh presents news from India, we give a life away on another installment of "Get a Life", and a man eats his 25,000th Big Mac and lives to tell about it.

Featured Artist of the Week: Stonehoney

SmorgShow Theater Presents Ray Bradbury's 'Zero Hour', originally broadcast on April 5, 1955 as a part of the Suspense radio series. Dave Jackson from the original Chris and Dave Smorgasbord radio show narrates this science fiction installment of SmorgShow Theater.

Featured Artist of the Week: Jordan Martyn. Jordan has been featured on our program before, but on this episode we present a SmorgShow Exclusive: Jordan's new studio version of "Runaway to Me". We are honored that Jordan has selected the SmorgShow Podcast as the first venue to air his new song before it is made available to the public. Check out Jordan's website at www.jordanmartyn.com.

Dave Jackson joins us live in the studio again in this action packed episode: An update on the new SmorgShow Theater radio play, Baba's new podcast is up and running and has a larger audience than the SmorgShow Podcast, Chris quits his day job after receiving an outstanding evaluation from the good folks at the Voices For All voiceover acting school.

News Balls: A new study on belly button bacteria, the corpse flower is set to bloom in Ohio, and a man eats his finger after being depressed. EASTER BUNNY SPOILER ALERT! Granny Rose joins us again to give helpful Easter egg decoration and hiding tips. Baba Gonesh presents another installment of Baba News. Also, we help a man get out of his desperate situation on Get-a-Life. Finally, 'Where's Tisha?' and listener feedback hotline calls.

Featured Artist of the Week: Cross the Border

Chris and Ally are back in the studio together for the 50th SmorgShow Podcast Episode. Breaking News: Obese Ohio Man Dies After Being Fused to Chair for Two Years, Chris discusses some famous April Fool's Day job firings, Chris and Ally discuss their plans for their next old-time radio play, another installment of game show, "Get A Life".

Baba Gonesh talks about launching his brand new podcast series, "Not Just for Baba Anymore – The World View and Wisdom of Baba Gonesh" then delivers this week's installment of "Baba News". Stories include: Man marries his dog, Man Eats a Snake for 100 rupees, Elephant Dung as a source of livelihood, and Elephant Boy returns to school. Finally, Philip Donald performs.

Featured Artist of the Week: Katie Thompson

The Chris and Dave reunion show! Dave Jackson joins Chris in the SmorgShow studio for this special reunion episode. Chris and Dave discuss their voiceover acting class, go down memory lane from the old Smorgasbord radio show years, and call old SmorgShow contributors Peet McCain and Jerry Malauskas. Baba Gonesh visits with another installment of 'Baba News' and discusses the 2011 Holi Festival. We take a call from the hotline and give away another exciting life on our game show, 'Get A Life'.

Featured Artist of the Week: Freeky Clean