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OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE presents: CAPTAIN MIRACLE, episodes 1 & 2
We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!
These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We start off with...
CAPTAIN MIRACLE, episodes 1 & 2: This Australian sci-fi series from 1957 seems to have been aimed at kids. Only two episodes are known to exist, and we're bringing you both of them today.
SEXAGONAL PHRASE, Episode Four "And So It Begins"
Written and Produced by Viktor Aurelius
The hilarious spoof of Hitchhikers Guide continues, as our heroes arrive on the ocean world of Ven'Faala to broadcast a power plant dedication, but they soon discover what is really happening. Plans have been set in motion by the evil Boss that will take the good ship Stiletto and its crew to the edge of danger, while at the same time, testing the mettle of Lucy Sharp!
CAST
Shannon Lowery as Ik'Tharia
Julie Hoverson as Na'Karthia
Ted Wenskus as Bud Daniels
Deborah Adams as Lucy Sharp
Katie Loftin as WAD-U
Jeff Niles as WAD-O
Lisa Michaud as Xarrissa O'Facto
Cary Michael Ayers as G'Una Voslo aka Guy Sharp
Jonithan Patrick Russell as Kreghono
C. Wayne Owens as Stiletto
Vince Stadon as the Boss
Pete Lutz as Korpax Spawill
Viktor Aurelius as Tokham and the Bridge Droid
Gary Scales as Killa Joss
Dave Weaver as Geort, Pirate #1
John Bell as Lenk, Pirate #2
Merilee Robinson as Senator Jurviza
Katrina Clifford as Muriel the Octopus
Steve White as James, Fish #1
Fiona Thraille as Forda, Fish #2
Sarah Golding as the Queen of Ven'Faala
JAKE SAMPSON, MONSTER HUNTER: Roof of the World, episode 3
In this fantasy adventure series by our dear departed friend Mark Kalita, the quest continues as the team trudges closer toward their goal. But all is not well as the elements and evil-doers conspire to reach Shambala at all costs. Blood flows on ice and snow and death lurks at every twist and frozen turn as the clock ticks away Professor Dyer’s remaining hours.
CAST :
Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita
Lucy Carter – Natasha Lathrop
Hartford – David Sobkowiak
Texas Holdum – Bill Hollweg
Announcer – Elie Hirschman
Dorothy Dyer ― Shannon Hilchie
William Dyer ― Jack Ward
Abbot Tiem-Po ― Gerald E Sobkowiak
Longsang ― Paul Mannering
Commandant ― Alan Sobkowiak
Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio
Gerhardt – Bruce Busby
Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow
Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen
THE TABLE ROUND, Chapter 8: Of the Journey to the King's Wedding
In this well-crafted adaptation of the lives of King Arthur and his Knights, producer Morgan Z. Sowell presents the 8th chapter of the saga, in which we hear "Of the Journey to the King's Wedding". All of the lands of Albion are busy and bustling, readying themselves for the wedding of the High King Arthur to the lady Guinevere. Knights and ladies, merchants and laborers, all converge on the new capitol for the glorious event.
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 LONE RANGER Episode 6: Footlights on the Frontier
Misfits Audio and producer Jim Smagata bring us another exciting remake of that Western hero and his great horse Silver! Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with "Footlights on the Frontier": In which a down-on-his-luck actor helps a small town deal with a mining disaster.
Featuring the voice talents of:
Jon Specht as ANNOUNCER
Bernadette M. Groves as Julia
Paul Lavelle as Mike
Christopher Stadther as Finchley
Bill Hollweg as Slim
Mike Hennessy as the Stage Driver
H. Keith Lyons as Oliver Hornblow
Ted Smagata as the Waiter
Joe Stofko as Reno
Murray Retread as Paul
with
Capt. John Tadrzak as Tonto and
Jim Patton as The Lone Ranger
THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON Episode 3 – Of Wight and Dark Might
An army of beasts and brutal soldiers is gathering strength. In the tavern, danger is bringing a strange group of comrades together. Whilst in the corrupted hall of the Magi, Zagrathea enacts a terrible revenge upon her old mentor Algarnoir.
CAST:
Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight
John Dane as DeV’ralto
Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress
Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates
Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne
Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga
Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai
Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves
BROKENSEA AUDIO
Written/produced by Bill Hollweg
Welcome to Mutant County Episode 10: “Gerry and the Fallmart Brigade” was written and performed by Michael P. Thiessen and Peter Church. Welcome to Mutant County is a 27-episode series that follows the hilarious (and sometimes squishy) misadventures of two radio commentators at the end of the world.
Sonic Cinema Productions: Retro Rockets, "Chrysalis" by Jack Ward
86 years after Orson Welles' radio drama changing event, this 2024 World Audio Drama Day production fires off a Retro Rockets special with "Chrysalis". Scientist Joe meets up with old flame Ana, a journalist, as they and a few others team up to discover what strange object fell from the Martian skies, to land at Stoney Creek!
Radio Icebox Season 01, Episode 10 “Play Misty For Me” by Jeff Adams
Jennifer and Cody have ‘the talk’, JJ barks like a dog and a mysterious mist descends.
JJ: Jeffrey Adams
Abby: Aela Mackintsoh
Barb: Victoria Olson
Dr. Graves: Douglas Skrief
Cody: Cody Boyer
Jennifer: Scotta Turner
Jeff Niles Presents: The Signal-Man
Written by Charles Dickens
Set in the nineteenth century, this terrifying classic ghost story revolves around an adventurous traveler who happens upon the post of an eccentric railway signal-man. The signal-man recounts the story of a mysterious spectre which has been haunting him this past year. Is he losing his mind, or are ominous supernatural forces intent on shaping his destiny?
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
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
TWELVE CHIMES, IT'S MIDNIGHT, E9: Ghost Crust 2: The Return of the Charltons
Sometimes running into old friends is a happy accident, unless it’s midnight and those friends are actually old enemies. Join us now for a new adventure with our favorite ghost hunters Mary and Jack and those glamorous ghosts Louisa and Raymond Charlton, in the play "Ghost Crush 2: The Return of the Charltons."
Writer/Producr/Director: Aimee Pavy
Narrator: Josh Horowitz
Guard 1/Jack Starling: Aaron Seymour
Guard 2: John Drake
Guard 3/Raymond Charlton: Scott Louis
Louisa Charlton: Kiley Brokaw
Documentary narrator: Matty Stone
Mary Jones: Beth Abdallah
STUDIO SEVERN & BLACK GLOVE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: DOCTOR WHO THE FINAL GAME
EPISODE 5: With his power over the Daleks revealed, the Master finally unveils his ultimate objective and his pathway to absolute power. Meanwhile, the Doctor embarks on a dangerous quest across Skaro to topple the Master’s supremacy, but the journey may be his last. Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is an 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.
Starring:
Doctor Who - Marshall Tankersley
The Master - Terry Cooper
Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah Wheatley
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Tony J Fyler
Liz Shaw - Denise Sutton
Mike Yates - Johnny Robinson
Sergeant Benton - Richard Gurl
The Daleks - James Hart
Voice of Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe - Mark McManus
The Cybermen - James Hart
SEXAGONAL PHRASE - EPISODE 2
“Baptism of Fire”
Written and Produced by Viktor Aurelius
Rated: PG-13
It starred:
Deborah Adams as Lucy Sharp
Ted Wenskus as Bud Daniels
Jeff Niles as WAD-O
C. Wayne Owens as Stiletto
Jonithan Patrick Russell as Kreghono
Cary Michael Ayers as Guy Sharp aka G'Una Voslo
Alex Gilmour as the Gray Alien
Katrina Clifford as High Priestess Tharla J'Quantus
Mary Genevieve Fortier as the Woman being Baptized
Katie Loftin as WAD-U
Lisa Michaud as Xarrissa O'Facto
Mat Weller as Larrzo
Pete Lutz as Korpax Spawill
Viktor Aurelius as Tokham and the Tech Bot
Gary Scales as Killa Joss
SIX-GUN SANTA CLAUS, A Jake Dimes Christmas Number
Western detective Jake Dimes returns for a third holiday adventure! At a family gathering in Celestial City, Jake and his sidekick Briar Buck tell the "one hundred percent true" tale of a youngster, living a hardscrabble existence in a small Arizona town, who gets a new lease on life through the kindness of a circus performer. Aside from the main story, two members of the family reveal some important news! Enjoy this new offering from the Narada Radio Company, and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners!
With the voice talents of:
Dana Gonsalves as JAKE DIMES
Victoria Fancki as CHRIS GREENSLATE DIMES
Austin Beach as BRIAR BUCK
Nancy Bueler as MOLLY SUTCLIFFE BUCK
Joe Stofko as FRED GREENSLATE
Glenn Hascall as SLIM SUTCLIFFE and
Debby Gonzales Ramirez as LUPE; with
Nick Wommack as TODD
Alan Clower as NEVADA
Andy Hartson-Bowyer as ACE GARLAND
Paul J. Patterson as COLONEL BRAGG
Mel Rose as FREDERICA "RICKY" DIMES
Additional voices by Pete Lutz
Cannonball Kelly as YOUR ANNOUNCER
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Adapted, produced and directed by Pete Lutz, from a short story by Lee E. Wells.
The Jake Dimes Theme was composed by Pete Lutz, arranged and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt.
Music passages came from "The Winter's Passed" by Wayne Barlow; other music from the public domain with the exception of certain stings by Edward Champion.
PROJECT AUDION 76: The Bob Hope Pepsodent Show
Bob Hope was one of the 20th century's greatest and most famous entertainers: in vaudeville and movies, and especially his radio (and later TV) comedies, so often performed in front of appreciative US servicemen, kept America smiling for better than six decades. He became an icon of American humor, and it is a special challenge indeed to bring the Hope style back to life. But now Project Audion premieres a "new" 1940s-era Bob Hope radio show -- thanks to the pen of former Hope writer Robert L. Mills, the vocal wizardry of Bill Johnson, and Project Audion's versatile voice actors.
In this new Christmas creation, Bob's guest star is Lana Turner, who joins him to spoof the classic movie "Double Indemnity." It's a show guaranteed to make you smile!
Our Cast:
Bill Johnson in Nevada
Stephanie Johnson in Virginia
Les Marsden in California
Jacob Palka In Illinois
Bethany Baldwin in South Carolina
Dane Allred in Utah
The show was written by Bob Mills in California and produced and directed by Larry Groebe from Texas
THE TABLE ROUND Chap. 6 - Badon Hill
IN PEACE AND WAR HE WAS RENOWNED
AND GOOD KING ARTHUR WAS HIS NAME
ALL CHRISTENDOM WHERE MORTALS LIVED
WAS SPREAD WIDE HIS DEATHLESS FAME
A VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY GREETING to you, our listeners, from us, the various creators in the Moonlight Audio family!
2025 was a very good year for us at Moonlight: new ownership by Pete Lutz and Andy Hartson-Bowyer, but doing our best to maintain the legacy of high quality established by founder David Farquhar. In the past six months, we have brought you on average 20 different productions per month, all from different creators, many of whom you'll hear on this message.
So please listen to their greetings, and keep listening to the wonderful variety of shows that will keep coming; and watch us grow as we bring even more variety, and create new productions exclusive to Moonlight! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Season's Greetings, from all of us here at Moonlight Audio Theatre!