BLACKOUT CITY: GHOST IN THE MIST Episodes 4 & 5 

IN THE FINAL TWO EPISODES OF THIS EXCITING, DYSTOPIAN SERIES BY MARK SLADE, JOE GOES BACK TO SEE HAMMERHEAD AT THE CLUB, ONLY TO DISCOVER ANOTHER SPIRIT THERE: ROLAND SANCHEZ. AND THEN, JOE FACES HELEN AND HER ACCOMPLICE TO SAVE MORTI, BUT JOE HAS A BIGGER PROBLEM WITH THE SPIRIT AND THE COPS. 

STARRING:

PETE LUTZ AS JOE SMOKE

DAVID AULT AS SANCHEZ

RACHEL RUMLER AS COMPUTER VOICE

JEFF NILES AS MORTI

CAROLE STOKES AS HELEN

VIKTOR AURELIUS AS DOBERMAN

DAVID SHUTZ II AS MERCER

CREDIT NARRATION BY SHARON O BLUMBERG

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH

BLACKOUT CITY CREATED BY MARK SLADE AND FRANK LARNERD

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

WELCOME TO MUTANT COUNTY Ep. 13 a-c - "A Hardly Boys Mystery"

For your convenience we've joined this three-part episode into a single unit, and it's called "A Hardly Boys Mystery". Continuing the story of the denizens of Lady Finger and its surrounding communities as they survive – and adjust to – a local nuclear reactor incident, and the subsequent invasion by aliens...

Written by John Fleming and performed by Michael P. Thiessen, Peter Church, Stephanie Lanting, and Heidi Susanne MacDonald. Special thanks to Cassie Garbutt and Esther Koepnick for the WLFC studio jingle.

BLACKOUT CITY: GHOST IN THE MIST E3

 Joe Smoke and the boys visit Haskell Barkley to ask about a spirit that strangles his victims. They meet the sultry Helen, and everything goes wrong.

CAST:

 Pete Lutz as JOE SMOKE

Jeff Niles as MORTI

Carole Stokes as HELEN

Viktor Aurelius as DOBERMAN

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O Blumberg

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH

BLACKOUT CITY Created by Mark Slade and Frank Larnerd

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED by Mark Slade

Jake Sampson, Monster Hunter : “The Roof of the World” Episode 5 

It’s the final showdown on the roof of the world. The forces of good and evil collide and the truth about certain creatures of myth and legend is revealed. It is a battle for life and death and when the smoke clears, life for the survivors may never be the same. 

CAST :
Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita
Lucy Carter – Lyn Cullen
Texas Holdum & Himmler’s Guard – Bill Hollweg
Announcer – Elie Hirschman
Commandant ― Alan Sobkowiak
Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio
Gerhardt – Bruce Busby
Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow
Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen
Heinz- Lothar Tuppan
Hans – Jack Ward
The Yeti – Stevie K. Farnaby

JAKE SAMPSON, MONSTER HUNTER, Roof of the World ep. 4:

Continuing the horror-mystery series written by Mark Kalita and produced by Bill Hollweg, in this penultimate chapter of this thrilling adventure, an avalanche threatens a fatal end to a heroic quest. Can the remaining members of our intrepid team go further or will they succumb to forces seemingly beyond their control? Does the walled city truly hold the power needed to save the day or is it all just an illusion? Tune in and find out!

CAST:
Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita
Lucy Carter – Lyn Cullen
Texas Holdum & Himmler’s Guard – Bill Hollweg
Announcer – Elie Hirschman
Longsang ― Paul Mannering
Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio
Gerhardt – Bruce Busby
Himler – Gary Cobham
Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow
Reichsmarschal Goring – Perry Whittle
Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen

BLACKOUT CITY: GHOST IN THE MIST EPISODE 2:

We bring you another installment in the Blackout City series by Mark Slade. In Episode 2, Joe Smoke, hired by Doberman in episode 1 to find out who killed his girlfriend, goes with Morti to a strip joint to question Hammerhead Jones, who is known for using ghosts as hit men.

STARRING:

Pete Lutz as JOE SMOKE

Jeff Niles as MORTI

Viktor Aurelius as DOBERMAN

Jack Ward as HAMMERHEAD

Kendra Womack as DANCER # 1 

Laurie E. smith as DANCER # 2

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg

BLACKOUT CITY CREATED by Mark Slade and Frank Larnerd

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED by Mark Slade

DIRECTED AND MIXED by Michael L. Stokes

BLACKOUT CITY: GHOST IN THE MIST EP 1

Joe is employed by Doberman to investigate the murder of his girlfriend, but a ghostly presence seems to get in the way.

Written by Mark Slade, directed and mixed by Michael L. Stokes.

Starring Pete Lutz, Carole Stokes, Viktor Aurelius, and David Shutz II. Music by Carpenter's Notch, Michael L. Stokes, Jude Cann Hunt and Kevin MacLeod 

THE KITTEN: Another special audio-novelette from Pete Lutz, this tale by G. Frederic Pelham, Jr, is taken from the pages of Adventure magazine. It concerns a raiding party of British soldiers in World War I and their commander, all killed under curious circumstances. The story is told through reports and testimony of surviving military personnel. 

With period musical recordings from the public domain.

MURDER STREET Episode 6

From the pen of prolific audio dramatist, Mark Slade, it's the continuing saga of the dystopian Blackout City and its number one denizen, Joe Smoke!

CAST:

Austin Beach as JOE SMOKE/VARIOUS VOICES

Sarah Golding as LILLY/VARIOUS VOICES

Atticus Jackson as HASHTAG

Jeff Niles as MORTI

Pete Lutz as MR. BINGO

Snake as VARIOUS VOICES

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

BLACKOUT CITY: MURDER STREET EPISODE 4

CAST:

Austin Beach as JOE SMOKE

Sarah Golding as LILLY

Atticus Jackson as HASHTAG

Jeff Niles as MORTI

Viktor Aurelius as DOBERMAN

Lauri E. Smith as CIGARETTE GIRL

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH and KEVIN MACLEOD  

 WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

PROJECT AUDION 74: Eno Crime Clues

In the Spirit of the Spooky Season, Project Audion goes back 90 years for our latest recreation! From the early days of the classic era of audio drama, we're bringing to life a unique ghost-story/murder-mystery episode of a radio series which is now so forgotten that it might well be a ghost: Eno Crime Clues.

Mind you, in the early 1930s Eno Crime Clues was a major radio hit, airing hundred of episodes about detective Spencer Dean (known as "The Manhunter") and his partner, Dan Cassidy. Eno "Fruit Salts" (which are still around today) was the sponsor. Many of the shows were two-parters, with the audience invited to guess the killer at the end of the first episode. But this particular lost script from 1936 (late in the series' run) took the show in a new direction. You know how Orson Welles' War of the Worlds made such an impact by making the story sound like a genuine on-the-spot broadcast? Turns out he wasn't the first. This Crime Clues episode tried the same trick over two years earlier, using a real location, the show's genuine announcer and director, and a remote broadcast which -- well, you'll just have to listen...

Our Cast:

TOM KONKLE in California
PAUL ARBISI in Illinois
HOLLY ADAMS in NY
DOUGLAS HERMANN in California
PAUL PATTERSON in Georgia
DAVID RIES also in Georgia
KEN RANEY in Texas
PAUL KOVIT in New York
and LARRY GROEBE, directing from Texas

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Clark Kent has figured it all out. And the people behind this bizarre mystery are about to meet their slow downfall! But who will get the last laugh? Plus, in today’s Important Message, the new Bat-Supe Can Opener is now even newer!

Part 7 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 9, 1946!

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON - Episode 1

Sword and sorcery fantasy in the tradition of Conan the Barbarian and Lord of the Rings. Vampires, Amazons, Goblins with attitude, werewolves, ghosts, heroes and evil forces of the dark permeate this tale of high fantasy….

In a distant kingdom, a ragged group of adventurers are forced together to fight a forgotten prophecy of evil. The thread unifying these diverse warriors and mystics- the Grog and Gryphon tavern…Written and Produced by Bill Hollweg.

If ye accepts this night’s quest, then ye may find that the Dark Lore hath tainted the once Valiant Wizards of the Crystal Keep… Align thyself with Alganoir- the Wizard Elder, and ye might just survive… Then again… There are those who are not what they appear to be… If ye look a bit further into this mystery, beware the Adder- for the Codinar Prophecy hath began to weave it’s dark web of doom.

Written by Bill Hollweg with much help & input from the actors involved!

Cast:
Olaff Houndsmaw (Narrator) – Paul Mannering
Alganoir – Gareth Preston
Arullia Swordcleaver – Gina Hollweg
Bane Renbourne – Mark Kalita
Faldrun – Rob Northrup
Garulk the Barbarian – Bill Hollweg
Orlaq Warriors – Bill Hollweg
Bargrador – Bill Hollweg
Zagrathea – Bill Hollweg
Assembled Wizards – Bill Hollweg

BLACKOUT CITY: MURDER STREET EPISODE 2

CAST:

Austin Beach as JOE SMOKE

Sarah Golding as LILLY

Atticus Jackson as HASHTAG

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

Ep 4 Messages in a Bottle

Harper discovers a love letter that is hidden within a book, shelved in a used bookstore. She is compelled to investigate the story.

BLACKOUT CITY: MURDER STREET EPISODE 1

CAST:

Austin Beach as JOE SMOKE

Sarah Golding as LILLY

Atticus Jackson as HASHTAG

CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg

MUSIC BY CARPENTER’S NOTCH and PURPLE PLANET’S CAFÉ BLUE 

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

A production of the 4077th/All-Better Audio

THE MERCURY SUMMER THEATRE: The Search for Henri LeFevre

A remake of the classic old-time radio mystery! After he hears the music he just finished composing playing on the radio, Adolphus Flynn is determined to find the elusive man credited for the piece: Henri LeFevre. But he soon unravels a mystery he may not be ready to face. 

Cast/Crew:

ANNOUNCER: Dean T. Moody

ADOLPHUS FLYNN: Pete  Lutz

RADIO ANNOUNCER: John Bell

SUZETTE: Sally Swift

PICARD: Les Marsden

MADAME LEFEVRE: Sharon Grunwald 

Directed & Produced by Rachel Pulliam

Music composed by Ross Bernhardt

Script by Lucille Fletcher

BARNABY DRUTHERS & HARPER THORNE: Ep 3 The Emerald Lady 

Barnaby Druthers and Harper Thorne are invited on board the houseboat rented by Leonard and Allegra Dooley where, Leonard tells the story of “The Emerald Lady” but some tales are more than just legends! There’s more to the story than meets the eye!

Barnaby Druthers, London’s second favorite detective, investigates mysteries with his intellectual partner, Harper Thorne. The “Classic Druthers” stories take place in Victorian London. The “Modern Druthers” stories take place in modern day America.  The Barnaby Druthers Audio Theater program and the Barnaby Druthers Mystery Hour are programs that are broadcast on community radio stations across the United States, in Canada and New Zealand. The Tales of Mystery and Adventure are selected short stories formatted specifically for Moonlight Audio Theatre.

Ep 2 The Cotswold Spectre

When an unusual ghost frightens the local community, Harper Thorne is invited to the Cotswolds to investigate. A midnight visit to the cemetery where the ominous spirit allegedly resides may spell her doom!

Barnaby Druthers, London’s second favorite detective, investigates mysteries with his intellectual partner, Harper Thorne. The “Classic Druthers” stories take place in Victorian London. The “Modern Druthers” stories take place in modern day America.  The Barnaby Druthers Audio Theater program and the Barnaby Druthers Mystery Hour are programs that are broadcast on community radio stations across the United States, in Canada and New Zealand. The Tales of Mystery and Adventure are selected short stories formatted specifically for Moonlight Audio Theatre.

 Ep 1 Secrets in the Coffin

After receiving a mysterious letter in the post, Barnaby reflects on an event from his youth, which was the first "case" he ever investigated.  This special story was the 100^th Barnaby Druthers tale ever presented on community radio.

12 CHIMES IT'S MIDNIGHT EP 1: SÉANCE GAMES

The pilot play of the new old time radio/audio drama Twelve Chimes It's Midnight. Seance Games is the first of many original "radio" plays of mystery, suspense, and horror!

CREDITS:
Writer/Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy
Narrator: Josh Horowitz
Ginny/Mrs. Scarpelli: Aimee Pavy
Victoria Ghant: Beth Abdallah
Dr. Drayson/Mr. Stevens/Mr. Conway/Mailman: Aaron Seymour
Henry Ghant/Andrei: Brett Stillo
Madame Sala: Audra Wolfmann
Cover Art: Jeff Heermann
Logo Design: Michael Dern

Welcome (again) to Moonlight Audio Theatre -- UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Pardon our dust as we add new, exciting audio to our already existing structure of quality dramas! Each week we plan to put out a teaser, such as this one, which will tell you the new (to you, we hope) audio productions we'll be launching a few days hence. For example, on June 22nd, we'll be bringing you eight shows from eight different creators! There'll be comedy, horror, mystery, suspense, sword & sorcery, and much more! Listen to this exciting teaser and make plans to join us on 6/22/25! 

Project Audion 66 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Project Audion brings you "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," recreating an episode which has remained unheard for eighty years.

There's no more famous detective, real or imagined, than Holmes. His creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, pretty much defined the mystery-detective story, and 138 years later Holmes and Watson are still part of popular culture. In 1945, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce portrayed them weekly on the Mutual Radio network. Our selected script (which aired only once, on January 15, 1945) "The Curse of Doctor Anselmo," carries its own mystery - the secret identity of the man who co-wrote it pseudonymously. Will you discover whodunnit? Will Holmes fall under Anselmo's curse? Will the Petri family take the time to bring you good wine? All will be revealed in this delightful half hour audio drama, faithful to the original series' sound and spirit.

Adventures of the Federated Tec, Season 2, Episode 10: Who Killed Bob Teal?

In this exciting second-season finale, our hero gets an assignment that hits too close to home: Find the person who murdered another Federated operative, young Bob Teal. The Tec, along with San Francisco Police Detective George Dean, soon starts sniffing out the trail of the most obvious suspect...but our nameless protagonist eventually begins to wonder if maybe they're after the wrong guy. 

Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story of the same name, originally published in the November, 1924 issue of True Detective magazine. Produced and directed by Pete Lutz. Mixing and mastering by 63audio, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Our cast consisted of the following Narada Radio Company players:

Darren Rockhold as THE ANNOUNCER

Pete Lutz as THE TEC

Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN

Frank Guglielmelli as OGBURN

Ian Federgreen as BOB TEAL

John Bell as DETECTIVE DEAN

Rhiannon McAfee as MAE LANDIS

Geri Elliff as THE LANDLADY 

Jeff Moon as WHITACRE

The theme, and some incidental music, were composed and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt. 

FEDERATED TEC FANS! We're happy to report that a third season is in the works. Scripts have been written for 11 episodes so far, with a likely four more to go. Each season gets longer than the previous one, because Hammett's stories, for the most part, kept getting longer, better, and more detailed, as his writing skills improved. As a huge fan of Hammett for more than 40 years, I have no desire to condense these longer tales, preferring instead to split them, as you saw in S2, into multi-episode dramas -- S2 alone had three longer stories split into two-parters, for example. Well, S3 will have both two- and three-part story arcs, full of the Hammett hard-boiled style, full of intrigue, and full of the unusual characters he was famous for. You won't wanna miss it!

Here's the line-up for Season Three -- and just for simplicity's sake, we'll be shortening our series title to The Federated Tec:

1. Mike, Alec, or Rufus?

2-3. The Whosis Kid

4-5. The Scorched Face

6-8. Corkscrew

9-11. The Daiwan of Chinatown (orig. title Dead Yellow Women)

12-14. The Gutting of Couffignal

15. The Creeping Siamese

COMING SOON FROM 63AUDIO!

"Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" was the last detective standing at the end of radio drama's original classic era, outlasting everyone else - Sam Spade, Richard Diamond, Sherlock Holmes, The Saint, Phillip Marlowe and dozens of others. "America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator" is arguably better-loved now than he was in the middle of the 20th century. Now Project Audion presents a new Johnny Dollar script, written by Patrick Keating in the style of the original episodes, and transcribed live (via Zoom) in the classic audio drama manner. Johnny Dollar travels to Texas to learn about the Damiani Diamond and what has happened to it...

Project Audion's cast includes:

Pete Fernbaugh in West Virginia

Kristen James in California

Glenn Hascall in Kansas

Lefty Rosenthal in Toronto Canada

Caleb Fisher in Virginia

Norman and Denise Cline in Kentucky

with production by Larry Groebe in Texas