It's the year 2090. There are signs that a pandemic is coming - a pandemic which will kill millions of innocent people - again. Because it's happened before. But this time, just maybe, we know what - or who - is causing it...and a chance to stop it.
That's the setup for "Syndrome Johnny," a lost episode from a nearly-forgotten science-fiction anthology radio drama from 1953 called "Tales of Tomorrow." The television version of "Tales of Tomorrow," which actually came before the radio edition, is considered one of the first serious scifi video series. The TV edition spawned the radio offshoot, which hoped to fill the void of the recently-cancelled and now-classic series "Dimension X," adapting stories from Galaxy Magazine. Failing to find a sponsor, it only lasted a few months. The sound quality of the few recordings that survive is mostly quite poor, and our recreation "Syndrome Johnny" doesn't survive at all.Our transcontinental cast performs in the classic audio drama tradition - live in one uninterrupted take - to recapture the spirit of this pioneering science fiction show for a national audience for the first time in 70 years.
In our cast: Trevor Rines, Canada
Tim Burns, Kansas
Jack Ward, Canada
Greg McAfee, California
Rhiannon McAfee California
Gary Layton, Texas
and Larry Groebe, Texas
Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of Dimension-X – their adaptation of a story by H. Beam Piper, "Time and Time Again"! This one's Dave's pick, and there's taut sci-fi a-plenty in the selection, followed by fast-paced discussion of its merits by the three co-hosts. Will Dave over-explain everything, leaving Pete and Paul with nothing to say? Tune in and find out!! (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)
And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry 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 thirty-third number (but 8th official episode of S3), this episode of Dimension-X, from 7/12/51. 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!
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Next Time: Paul's pick, an episode of Broadway is My Beat!
Old-time Radio Essentials continues its 3rd season with an episode of the Lux Radio Theatre – their adaptation of the Western film "Red River", starring John Wayne! This one's Pete's pick, and there's action a-plenty in the selection, followed by fast-paced discussion of its merits by the three co-hosts. Will Pete and Paul have a Walter Brennan voice-off, reluctantly judged by Dave? Tune in and find out!! (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)
And since we're on the subject of finding things out, while you listen you'll learn if we feel this entry 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 thirty-second number (but 7th official episode of S3), this episode of Lux Radio Theatre, from 3/3/49. 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!
Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following!
To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line.
Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.
Next Time: Dave's pick, and all he'll tell us is that it's in the Sci-Fi genre!
(Orig. rel. 3/5/21) Project Audion's latest production recreates a vintage episode of "Destination X" called "Requiem", an adaptation of a short story by science fiction master Robert Heinlein. In our 21st-century world, when it's been over 50 years since we first set foot on the moon, it's fascinating to revisit a time when we had yet to even send a man into space. What dreams might drive a man to reach the moon and the stars? Dimension X gave us answers in this episode from September 1951.
Our North American cast includes:
Bob Beaumont in California
Marty Bufalini in Michigan
Larry Groebe in Texas
Lesley Marberry in Tennessee
John Mauldin in Tennessee
Brad Oxnam in Tennessee
Jacob Palka in Illinois
Rachel Pulliam in Missouri
Sound Effects were by Ken Rainey in Texas, and John Mauldin directed.
(Orig. rel. 9/4/20) Project Audion's 10th episode recreates one the best episodes from the award-winning 1950s science fiction series "X Minus One" using a cross-country Zoom conference and a cast of both Audion veterans and first-timers:
Announcer: Trevor Rines in Canada
Narrator: Kim Titus in Texas
Guy Burkhardt: Lothar Tuppan in California
Mary Burkhardt: Rachel Pulliam in Missouri
Henry Swanson: Duane Noch in New Jersey
Dorchin: John Bell in Alabama
April Horn: M J Cogburn in Texas
With sound effects by Key Raney in Texas, and production and direction by Larry Groebe
In "The Tunnel Under the World," based on a story by Frederick Pohl, a man was up on June 15th with a strange feeling of deja vu. His suspicions turn out to be justified when he eventually discovers his whole world is not what it seems to be...
63audio Presents: QUEEN OF BLOOD!
Adapted/Produced/Directed by Pete Lutz from the 1966 film, this tale of science fiction and horror takes us from Earth to Mars and back again. The Earth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of emissaries from a distant planet, but they crash-land on Mars, and astronauts must travel there to rescue them. What happens after that will haunt your dreams...forever. NARADA RADIO COMPANY
CAST:
ALLAN BRENNER: Pete Lutz
LAURA JAMES: Carole Krohn
DR. FARRADAY: Mark Kalita
PAUL GRANT: Lothar Tuppan
TONY BARRATTA: Jack Ward
CDR. BROCKMAN: Dana Gonsalves
THE QUEEN OF BLOOD: Kendra Murray
ANNOUNCER: John Bell
ADDITIONAL VOICES BY: Paul Arbisi, Tom Konkle, Riley Lutz, Pam Pailes, Frank Guglielmelli, Dave Robison, Rachel Pulliam, Juan Perez
MUSIC BY: Dr. Ross Bernhardt (with some passages of music taken from the film's soundtrack)
NOW AVAILABLE from 63audio and The Narada Radio Company!
QUEEN OF BLOOD is an audio adaptation of the 1966 sci-fi/horror film of the same name. It tells the story of space explorers from Earth whose mission to rescue some extraterrestrials who have crash-landed on Mars turns from one of humanitarian purpose, to one of life-saving -- their own lives, that is!
With a stellar cast of Narada favorites plus a few newcomers, and music from the film plus new passages composed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt, QUEEN OF BLOOD is a not-to-be-missed thriller you will never forget!
NOW AVAILABLE on Moonlight, Mutual Audio and Narada Radio Feeds! SUBSCRIBE, Y'ALL.
In a Dystopian society where poets, artists, and other members of the creative community have been declared obsolete, a young poet faces a trial for his life.
Sole Twin Audios presents another Suspense recreation! This one is set in a Dystopian society and was chosen because of its Twilight Zone vibe! "2462" was produced and directed by Rachel Pulliam with sound design and effects by J. S. Farrington.
Incidental music was by Ross Bernhardt, with the Suspense theme composed by Bernard Herrmann and re-imagined and performed by David Krause.
Featured in the cast were:
Geri Elliff as Announcer
Robin Robbins as 108303715
Jake McAskill as the Young Guard
Jonathan Lee Taylor as the Lieutenant
Dean T. Moody as the Old Guard
The Wave Front Anthology series is a science fiction collection that explores futuristic societies, dystopian nightmares, technological travesties and bleak tomorrows.
Voting is Anonymous (SCI-FI) - In a dystopian future, voting is an earned right, "spoiling" ballots, means killing your political opponents.
Dedicated to Bill Hollweg- the John Carpenter of Audio Drama.
Starring: Jeffrey Billard, Lothar Tuppan, Jan Didur, Pete Lutz, Tanja Milojevic and Jack Ward.
Written and Directed: Jack J. Ward
Produced: Lothar Tuppan
Music: Sharon Bee
DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 3 - The Infernal Machine
Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.
Join the original and First Doctor with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett, in Part Three of the Misshapen Planet. The Doctor reluctantly agrees to assist the Monk with the Shaper and in doing so reveals Overlord Pardok's true plans for the Shaper and the Doctor. Will it all be too late! Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.
Starring
Shaun Hughes as The Doctor
Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett
Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor
Jerry Kokich as Pardok
Pete Lutz as The Monk
The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire
All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free
DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 2 - The Untrustworthy Advisor
Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.
Join the original and First Doctor with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett, in Part Two of the Misshapen Planet. The Doctor rediscovers his greatest irritation when the Monk returns, and the joyless encounter turns disturbing when the Voord’s reasons for the reunion become clear. Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.
Starring
Shaun Hughes as The Doctor
Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett
Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor
Jerry Kokich as Pardok
Pete Lutz as The Monk
The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire
All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free
DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 1: The Silent Signal
Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.
Join the original and First Doctor in a brand new adventure through time and space with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett. When the TARDIS picks up a distress signal, the Doctor and his companions immediately follow it, only to find that the Doctor is the only one to hear it. Is this silent signal a trap for the Doctor and his companions or a genuine call for help? Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.
Starring
Shaun Hughes as The Doctor
Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett
Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor
Jerry Kokich as Pardok
and introducing Pete Lutz as The Monk
The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire
All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free
Studio Severn Productions presents: 'The End of the World is Nigh', the first chronicle of our Ninth Doctor Adventures. Newly regenerated and still struggling to come to terms with it, our Doctor has no time to heal as he is thrown immediately into a chase through time to track down a dangerous gang of alien criminals intent on harvesting the human race for their own gains. In the midst of this story, The Doctor is joined by a new companion but is everything as exciting onboard the TARDIS as the Doctor believes.
Find out more by listening and subscribing to our Youtube channel.
Starring Peter Walsh – The Doctor
Owen McCuen – Owen Jackson
Rob 'Tigerman' Hewes – Mick Chadwell
Robotic Billboard – Rocky Westbrook
Robotic Billboard – Gareth Severn
RG-210 Droid – Jerry Kokich
Human Slave – Gareth Severn
Jantok Goonal – Jonah Knight
Rankoor Seema – James P Quick
Amanda Hunt – Sarah Golding
Jason Hunt – Gareth Severn
Robotic Announcer – Rachel Pulliam
Admiral Lindakal – Lec Zorn
Judoon Soldier – Zane Sexton
Judoon Captain – Tom Fellas
Crowd VOs – Rachel Pulliam, Pete Lutz, Rocky Westbrook
Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.
THE JAGUAR HUNTER Ep. 25-26 (combined as a single episode)
Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.
THE LUCKY STRIKE Ep. 20-21 (combined as a single episode)
Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.
SNOW GLASS APPLES Ep. 10-11 (combined as a single episode)
THE THEORY OF MUTUAL REPULSION (SCI-FI/SUSPENSE)
"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"
Welcome to the seventh number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! We proudly present "The Theory of Mutual Repulsion", adapted by our director/producer Pete Lutz, from a sci-fi pulp-fiction story by Margaret St Clair. Dr. Rebecca Colley is a scientist whose device was intended to end war, but the world soon learns that its effects may well end mankind!
CAST:
ANGELA YOUNG as CADAVERA QUIVRY
GRAHAM ROWAT as YOUR ANNOUNCER
Sarah Golding as REBECCA COLLEY
Jessica Mathews as THE SOCIAL MEDIA POD VOICE
Ashley Kristeen Vega as VINNIE JOHNSON
Owen McCuen, Alan Clower & Pete Lutz as THE PENTAGON MEN
Jackie Ayers as TANYA SHAPIRO
Lisa Michaud as THE FRENCH SOCIAL MEDIA POD VOICE
Pete Lutz as FRANCOIS RENAUD
Jason D. Johnson as SERGEANT MA
Mark Rigsby as THE GUNMAN
'THE CELLAR' theme by Tom Rory Parsons
MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com
"Curse of the Scarab"; "On the Shore"; "Trio for Piano, Cello & Clarinet"
Sound effects from the Public Domain and freesound.org
PULP-POURRI THEATRE S3 E4: The Time-Cutter (SCI-FI)
“The Time-Cutter” is an original story by our producer-director, Pete Lutz. Originally written and produced as a live “radio” drama on the stage at Harbor Playhouse in 2001, Pete revised the script for Pulp-Pourri Theatre in 2014. This production is sponsored by Ō-Sha-Lene Motor Fuel and stars the Narada Radio Company. It's a companion piece to the previously issued "D.N.A. Pit" episode.
John Dark lives in the year 2050 but believes he somehow got unstuck in time and originally comes from another era, one in the past. He makes a living in Celestial City as a time-traveling private detective, calling himself “The Time-Cutter”. This episode of Pulp-Pourri Theatre outlines John Dark’s latest case, which could, on a very personal level, be called his strangest. Listen and enjoy!
CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance):
JOHN DARK: Todd Jones
VIVIAN CHEN: Griffin Greene
BRENDA ROMERO: Katie Loftin
TAXI DRIVER: Mark Hacala
SHOOTER: Julio Herrera
REPORTER: Aaron Kenigsberg
KIM MICHAEL: McKenna DeYoung
NURSE NANCY: Ophelia McBride
ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala
ADDITIONAL VOICES: Emily Carpenter, Christin Sanchez
Ō-SHA-LENE Commercial Voices:
Derek Lutz/John Valadez/Michele Cotter/Pete Lutz/Cheyenne Gibbs/Jason D. Johnson/Debby Leal/Lisa Ayala
OPENING ANNOUNCERS: Gene Lutz, Rich Wentworth
PULP-POURRI THEATRE THEME composed and performed by Rich Wentworth
MUSIC BY THE FOLLOWING (Through a Creative Commons License):
The Good Lawdz, “One For Brownie”
U.S. Army Blues Band, “Dance Of The Stargazer”
The Good Lawdz, “Preachin’ The Blues”
U.S. Army Blues Band, “Bayou Farewell”
Dazie Mae, “I Have To Spend More Time With My Lover”
Kevin MacLeod, “Reign Supreme”
Kevin MacLeod, “Unseen Horrors”
Blue Dot Sessions, “That River Wide”
Kevin MacLeod, “Water Lily”
2-B-R-0-2-B by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (SCI-FI)
Join us in the year 2000 as seen from the 1960s, in this classic dystopian story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 2-B-R-0-2-B (pronounced "To Be Or Not To Be") is set in a different America, one where population control is the absolute law. A dark story but not without a bit of humor. From season 2 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre, adapted, directed and produced by Pete Lutz, and starring the Narada Radio Company.
Certain music passages by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com. All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain or other sources, were used for entertainment purposes only, with no infringement intended. Special features between the acts and commercials for fictitious products were written and produced by Pete Lutz.
VONNEGUT: Christian Ferris
EDWARD K. WEHLING, JR: John Valadez
DR. BENJAMIN HITZ: Jason D. Johnson
LEORA DUNCAN: Wendy Sauer
COP: Derek E. Lutz
PAINTER: Pete Lutz
NURSE: Darrin Ruiz
HOSPITAL ORDERLY: Dana Gonsalves
ETHICAL SUICIDE HOSTESS: Leanne King
SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:
Chip Lutz, Andy Schmillen, Ken Schmillen, Chris Hawkins, Stephanie Jordan, McKenna DeYoung, Maggie Strain, Cheyenne Gibbs
THE D.N.A. PIT (SCI-FI)
“The D.N.A. Pit” is an original story by Pulp-Pourri Theatre's producer-director, Pete Lutz. Originally written and produced as a live “radio” drama on the stage at Harbor Playhouse in 2001, Pete revised the script for the series' third season in 2014. This production is sponsored by Dromedary Cigarettes and stars the Narada Radio Company.
Dr. Philip Schaefer is a geneticist in Celestial City who has invented what's being called an Earth-shattering device: The D.N.A. Pit, which is capable of altering any living creature's DNA. Dr. Schaefer wants to use his device for the good of mankind, but forces beyond his control may try to subvert his miraculous device to their own twisted ends! Listen and enjoy!
CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance):
VENESSA SANTOS: Aileen Corpos
DR. PHILIP SCHAEFER: Dana Gonsalves*
DR. DARREN McCORMICK: Austin Hanna
COMPUTER VOICE: Angela Elgueda Young*
STERLING STEELE: Mark Hacala
HOMELESS MAN/HENCHMAN: Juan Perez
THE EYES OF THAR (SCI-FI)
For this episode from Pulp-Pourri Theatre's fourth season, we journey to the Red Planet for a weird sci-fi adventure that takes place both under the surface and in a completely different universe. It's called "The Eyes of Thar" and was penned by that prolific pulpster, Henry Kuttner.
Kuttner lived a short life, dying in 1958 at the age of 42, but in that time he published dozens of short stories for the pulps, 18 or more novels, and just as many stories for the Golden-Age Green Lantern comic book series. If you haven't heard of Kuttner, perhaps you've read a story published under one of 17 different pseudonyms; his contemporaries felt he'd been cheated out of his well-deserved fame, because his fans didn't know he'd written so many stories under so many names.
"The Eyes of Thar" was originally published under the Kuttner name in the Fall 1944 issue of Planet Stories. The adaptation was written by Pete Lutz in 2014 and recorded in 2016, with some pick-up lines recorded in 2017. Ms. Morizawa's introduction was recorded in 2017.
Stay tuned after the episode to hear a very special announcement for a worthy organization.
CAST:
GUEST INTRODUCTION by Julia Morizawa of "The Bright Sessions" podcast
ANNOUNCER, QUIANA, and THE CREATURE: Kristy Glick
SAMUEL DANTAN and THE SHAMAN: Pete Lutz
Musical score composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons
Post-production and sound design by MJ Cogburn
Pulp-Pourri Theatre theme composed and performed by Rich Wentworth
Opening announcements by Gene Lutz and Rich Wentworth
FIRST CONTACT (SCI-FI)
A re-imagining of the classic story from the Old Time Radio Show X Minus One. The story was written by Murray Leinster and bought up to date by Gareth Severn of Studio Severn Productions.
Two distant and differing races encounter each other in a chance meeting in outer space. How will they react to each other? Will this meeting culminate in a great friendship or will everything turn sour? Find out when we have 'First Contact'.
Starring
The Announcer - Jerry Kokich
Dave Maresca - Lt. Dort
Pete Lutz - Captain Roger Emmenheim
Emily Rittamer - The Alien
Robert Finch - The Commander
Frank Guglielmelli - Weapons Control
Lashanta Hall - Communications Officer
Rocky Westbrook - Navigation Controller
Lt. Burns - Carson Campbell
Special Credits - Artwork: Stephen Goad
DOCTOR WHO: THE FINAL GAME - Episode 7 (SCI-FI)
At long last, the final chapter in this special Doctor Who fanfic series from Studio Severn and Black Glove Studios! (See our previous chapters right here at Moonlight Audio!)
The Final Game Part Seven
Two Time Lords. One Last Battle. A Final Farewell.
Celebrating 50 Years of Jon Pertwee and Roger Delgado in Doctor Who
Cast List
The Doctor - Marshall Tankersley
The Master - Terry Cooper
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Tony J Fyler
Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah Wheatley
Liz Shaw - Denise Sutton
Jo Jones - Julia Eve
Mike Yates - Johnny Robinson
Sgt Benton - Richard Gurl
Lieutenant Samantha Thompson - Zoe Jenkins
Corporal Carol Bell - Natalie Chisholm
Corporal Maisie Hawk - Lillian Rachel
San Jackson - Lee Rawlings
Sgt Osgood - Stephen McGrane
Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe - Mark McManus
The Daleks - James Hart
The First Doctor - Owen McCuen
The Second Doctor - Chris Walker-Thomson
The Next Doctor - Paul Jones
Jeremy Fitzoliver - Gareth Severn
Doctor Henderson - Paul Arbisi
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:
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https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/
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ONE-WAY ROCKET TO PALOOKAVILLE (SCI-FI) tells the story of "Slugs" Dougherty, a 24th-Century ex-boxer who gets offered a chance to fight one more bout, but he has to make a seven-month rocket trip to a distant planet to do it. Chock full of engaging characters, this melding of two pulp genres -- sci-fi and sports -- will remind you of "X-Minus-One" or "Dimension-X". NARADA RADIO COMPANYALL'S FAIR, EPISODE 6/F (SCI-FI)
A sci-fi series with 2 timelines to choose from: Joshua's Timeline, 1-6; or Elizabeth's Timeline, A-F. This episode stars Tanja Milojevic and Pete Lutz. Written by Lewis Blemings-Derrick, produced by/music by Tom Rory Parsons.
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