Pulp-Pourri Theatre Season 1 Episode 11, Blood Has Sticky Fingers (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)

In this "lost episode" of Pulp-Pourri Theatre from Season 1, first released in July 2014, we explore the espionage genre of pulp-fiction. This story by John Bard, adapted and directed by Pete Lutz, came from an issue of Spicy Adventure Stories, and it's definitely PG-13. Enjoy!

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

SANGRE BROWN: Andres Elizondo II

PETRA: Debby Leal-Ramirez

MESSENGER: Juan Perez

OLD HARDHEAD: Bob Ericson

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

Stanhope Studge, Nick Wommack, Austin Hanna, Larry Hutchison, Lisa McGrew, Keane Lutz, Philboyd Studge

Centralcasting presents The Son of West Branch and Sixty-Six Trips to Lansing, by Will Anderson

In this special double-feature, award-winning audio playwright Will Anderson presents a tribute to former US President Herbert Hoover.

THE SON OF WEST BRANCH: AMERICA'S GREAT HUMANITARIAN

The Son of West Branch: America’s Great Humanitarian is an historic dramatization looking at the pivotal moments of Herbert Hoover’s life from his early childhood up to the eve of the 1928 presidential election. It was written by Anderson during an artist residency at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in 2008. This performance, which stars Phil Proctor (of The Firesign Theatre) as Herbert Hoover, was recorded in front of a live audience of about 200 by the National Audio Theatre Festivals in July 2011 and received an Award of Excellence in the 2012 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.

Directed by: Butch D’Ambrosio

Assistant Director: Sue Bilich

Technical Director: David Shinn

SFX Director: Tony Brewer

Live SFX Mixer: Renee Pringle

Music Mixer: Ben Taylor

Intro Credits: Phil Proctor & Robin Miles

Narrator: Madison Wiehe

Hulda Hoover: Suzan Lorraine

Announcer: Rich Fish

Tad Hoover: Terry Hampton

Herbert at age 2: Sue Bilich

Jesse Hoover: Peter Pollack

Dr. Minthorn: Phil Proctor

Sissy: Melinda Peterson

Toby: Tom Wiens

Mother: Sue Bilich

Conductor: Steve D’Onofrio

Herbert Hoover: Phil Proctor

Voter: Tony Brewer

Edith: Robin Miles

Martha: Toni Johnson

Charles: Michael Byers

Bewick: Jack Davids

Secretary: Suzan Lorraine

Jules’s Mother: Christy Jordan

Child: Sue Bilich

Colonel Schmidt: Rich Fish

German Aide: Lucus Keppel

Jules: Michael Byers

Blues Singer: Emily Carlson

Radio Announcer: Rich Fish

Mayor: Bill Chessman

Reporter: Lucus Keppel

Music Director: Dwight Frizzell

Master Mix: Kyle Harris

Guitar: Julia Thro

Drums: Pat Conway

Stage Manager: Jorda Ford

Recording Truck Engineers: Mike Konopa & Kerby Mitchell

Art Design and Layout: Kelly DeBoyer

Sampling Artist/Sound Effects Preproduction/Final Mixdown: Marc Wiener

SIXTY-SIX TRIPS TO LANSING

Inspired by the popular acclaim for the musical "Hamilton," this short comedy script follows the efforts of a professor attempting to get funding for a presidential-rock-musical based on the life of Herbert Hoover. This piece was recorded by actors in isolation during the 2020 pandemic lockdown and assembled in post. Sixty-Six Trips to Lansing was awarded a silver listening award by the National Audio Theatre Festivals at their 2021 Hear Now: Audio Fiction and Arts Festival.  

The committee chair: Ted Clayton.   

Vice chair: Jeffrey Weinstock  

The applicant: Andrew Papa

Written by Will Anderson and edited by Lucas Nunn. 

One of the many special features that would appear between-the-acts of episodes of the Pulp-Pourri Theatre series is the Philboyd Studge Interview: intrepid reporter Studge traveled the globe, chatting with interesting, yet wholly fictitious, people who might have an unusual occupation; or an unusual name; or own a business with an unusual name. In this installment, Philboyd interviews a potato chip inspector with an interesting hobby. Enjoy! 

Written by Pete Lutz

DeVour "Maurice" Bunch: Derek Rhein

Philboyd Studge: Himself

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S3 E2 "Right Number, Wrong Party" (Suspense)

"Right Number, Wrong Party" is the story of a hero cop with feet of clay, and a phone call that never should have been answered. Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com. Starring the Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from an audio play script by Jack J. Ward. Pulp-Pourri Theatre theme composed and performed by Rich Wentworth. Special features between-the-acts were written by Pete Lutz.

CAST OF RIGHT NUMBER, WRONG PARTY:
HOST: Pete Lutz
ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala
BENNETT HADLEY: Julio Herrera
KITTERSTEIN: Maurice Curran
TELEPHONE OPERATOR/911 OPERATOR: Kristy Glick
SHARON HADLEY: Ophelia McBride
WAITER: Jim Baldridge Garst
COLIN PARRISH: George Hatfield
LOUDSPEAKER VOICE: Nancy Gaugler

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:
"Extreme Laundry Folding Competition" Segments:
ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold
PHILBOYD STUDGE: Pete Lutz
POLLY COTTEN: Aileen Corpos
SGT MAJOR TIM PLAIT WHISTLE: HMCM Mark Hacala, USN (Ret)

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S1 E4: LIGHTS (SUPERNATURAL)

"Lights" is a tale of the supernatural adapted by Pete Lutz from the pulp-fiction story by Philip Fisher. Set in China in the 1920s, it involves the crew of a U.S. Navy destroyer and the court-martial of two of her officers. One of the officers claims he saw something...everybody else says whatever it was he saw, just wasn't there. Starring the Narada Radio Company. Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com. (Originally released 3/2014)

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

COURT PRESIDENT: Darren Rockhold

JUDGE ADVOCATE: Matthew Willoughby

CAPT. KENNART: Andres Elizondo II

LT. WARREN CAREY: Jordan Bruster-Campo

LCDR. RICHARD FELDHAUS, MD: Philboyd Studge 

YEOMAN BENSON: Skeeter Ullman

LOOKOUT: Dana Gonsalves

HELMSMAN: Austin Hanna

QUARTERMASTER: Juan Perez

BOATSWAIN: Larry Hutchison

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

Katherine Crawford, Keane Lutz, Pete Lutz

Episode 1 -- "Treasure Island", The Mercury Theatre On the Air

Based on the very positive response from our 2nd annual Christmas Special, Moonlight Audio is happy to present the full series of Old-Time Radio Essentials, a 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 first installment, the 2nd episode of Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre series, "Treasure Island", originally broadcast July 18th, 1938. 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! 

To comment or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Watch for monthly releases of Old-Time Radio Essentials, right here on Moonlight Audio!

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

HOLY MOSES MURPHY (COMEDY)

Here's a tale of the "Average Joe", the Everyman. A light-hearted look at one man's post-war journey toward making a new, better life for himself. This is "Holy Moses Murphy", Episode 5 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre's first season. Adapted from a story by James C. Lynch, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

EDDIE CROSBY: Austin Tower

HOLY MOSES MURPHY: Carl Yowell

MARY MONTGOMERY: Katherine Crawford

MIKE HANNIGAN: Larry Hutchison

BOX LUNCH GUY: Philboyd Studge

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

R.C. Lutz, Philboyd Studge

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S1 E7: THE BETTER MAN

Orig. rel. 5/6/14,  "The Better Man" is adapted from an Untamed Frontier-Fiction short story of the same name by Harold DePolo, currently in the public domain.  This is Season 1 Episode 7 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre, which is adapted, directed and produced by Pete Lutz.  All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

THE OLD-TIMER: Gene Giggy

CHET RAND: Matthew Willoughby

GEORGES "BULLY" LAFITTE: RC Lutz

SALLY DONOVAN "SQUARE DEAL" O'BRIEN: Geri Elliff

ROUX REGRETTE: Katherine Crawford

PROSPECTOR: Juan Perez

HALF-BREED JEAN: Dana Gonsalves

JIM THE TRAPPER: Micah Blain

ADDITIONAL VOICES: Teddi Giggy, Michele Cotter, Skeeter Ullman, Philboyd Studge

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

RC Lutz, Darren Rockhold, Katherine Crawford, Philboyd Studge, Keane Lutz

"CONVINCE ME," I SAID! (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)

Orig. rel. 8-10-14, "Convince Me, I Said" is based on a War-Fiction short story of the same name by Craig Ellis, currently in the public domain.  This is Season 1 Episode 12 of "Pulp-Pourri Theatre", an anthology audio drama series, each based on a different pulp fiction genre. Adapted, Directed and Produced by Pete Lutz.  All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain. Special features between the acts written by Pete Lutz.

CAST:

Sailor 1: John Valadez

Sailor 2: Jason D. Johnson

Sailor 3: Dana Gonsalves

Sailor 4: Skeeter Ullman

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

"BIX BIXBY BOOK REVIEW": Pete Lutz, Nick Wommack, Austin Hanna

"W.O.L.F." Telethon: Pete Lutz

"EMERGENCY APOTHECARY #1": Pete Lutz, Andres Elizondo II, Micah Blain

"INSOMNIA THEATRE: The Kaiser of New York": Pete Lutz, Jason D. Johnson, John Valadez

ANYTHING TO OBLIGE (COMEDY) was a baseball story penned by Samuel G. Camp, published in the June 19, 1920 issue of All-Story Magazine. A down-on-his-luck baseball scout is sent to sign a southpaw pitcher and gets more than he bargained for. Adapted, produced & directed by Pete Lutz. From Pulp-Pourri Theatre's first season, released June 19, 2014. 

Our cast includes Bob Caro, Dana Gonsalves, Nancy Bueler, Gene Giggy, Kevin Schuster and R. C. Lutz, with a cameo by the director. Commercials and special features written and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

MURDER ON SANTA CLAUS LANE (MYSTERY) Adapted from a pulp-fiction story by William G. Bogart which first appeared in "G-Men Detective" magazine, our story is set in 1943 Hollywood, around Christmastime. This production was adapted, produced and directed by Pete Lutz. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the NARADA RADIO COMPANY.

NARADA AUDIO DRIVE-IN #5 (SPECIAL FEATURE) THIS EPISODE'S FEATURES: "Mr. Handy-Dandy, The D.I.Y. Guy",  "Jake Dimes, Range Detective" Chapter 5, "Hog-Tied" and Pulp-Pourri Theatre S4 E5: "Hands Of The High Priest". Adapted from a WEIRD TALES story by M. G. Moretti, we learn what happens to the members of an archaeological expedition that steals the "eye" of a stone idol. A creepy chiller that's not for the timid soul! Narada Radio Company

NARADA AUDIO DRIVE-IN #4 (SPECIAL FEATURE) THIS EPISODE'S FEATURES: Turnbuckle Television Cartel Presents: "If Symptoms Persist", Jake Dimes - Range Detective Chapter Four: "Arrested!" and Pulp-Pourri Theatre S4 E4: "Arson Plus" by Dashiell Hammett.  Narada Radio Company

NARADA AUDIO DRIVE-IN #3 (SPECIAL FEATURE) Happy Holidays! For your Seasonal entertainment, here's a nice mix of the old-and-new: Some original material and a few old-time radio remakes in the ol' Christmas spirit! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it for you. THIS EPISODE'S FEATURES: Bill Bixby Book Review, Jake Dimes-Chapter 3, Scrooge and Marley’s Reunion, Robert Frost’s Stopping by Woods On A Snowy Evening, The March Sister’s Christmas, George Wither’s A Christmas Carol 1622 and the Bickerson’s Christmas Eve.  Narada Radio Company

NARADA AUDIO DRIVE-IN #2 (SPECIAL FEATURE) (LANGUAGE) Welcome to Episode 2 of the Narada Audio Drive-In, the Pulp-Pourri Theatre Season Four Extra! In this special new format, we will present a triple-feature with every installment! So park your car, prop the speaker in the window, sit back, and enjoy the show! We've included some historic recordings from drive-in movies for your entertainment. THIS EPISODE'S FEATURES: The Consumer Review: Just in time for Christmas, our consumer reviewer, Armhurst Suyderhoud, brings to our attention a child’s plaything with potential hazards, Jake Dimes, Range Detective - Chapter 2: "Taming the Man-Killer" and Pulp-Pourri Theatre: "Black Roses", a study in terror. Written by Mark Slade. A group of friends and thieves steal a valuable object and unleash an ancient creature, who is rather hungry. Narada Radio Company

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NARADA AUDIO DRIVE-IN #1 (SPECIAL FEATURE) (LANGUAGE) Welcome to the Narada Audio Drive-In! As a special new format for PPT Season 4, we will present a triple-feature with every installment! So park your car, prop the speaker in the window, sit back, and enjoy the show! We've included some historic recordings from drive-in movies for your entertainment. THIS EPISODE'S FEATURES: Insomnia Theatre: "Heroes' Haven", a spoof of Japanese anime, Jake Dimes, Range Detective - Chapter 1: "Meet Jake Dimes" and  Pulp-Pourri Theatre: "Fingers", a study in horror. Narada Radio Company

SNOW WHITE – SPECIAL PREVIEW (CLASSIC FICTION) In this classic tale of good and evil, Snow White is pursued by a revengeful Queen who is jealous of her natural beauty and goodness. When the Queen learns of Snow White’s hiding place with the Dwarfs in the woods, she prepares a plan to poison her with an apple.

Join Snow White as she journeys into the world of the Evil Queen, Udo the Huntsman, the Magic Mirror, the Prince, Deidre the Dove, Albrecht the Owl, and the Deep Dark Woods.

Directed by Laura Van Veen and featuring Georgia Lee Schultz as Snow White and Mary Ellen Herder as the Evil Queen, this dramatized version features a full cast of characters, music, and sound effects. Adapted for audio by Diane Vanden Hoven.  Voices In The Wind Audio Theatre

TO LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW CLICK ON THE LINK

http://www.voicesinthewind.ca/snow-white-childrens-full-cast/

MURDER CASTLE (SPECIAL FEATURE) Sonic Summerstock 2016 presents the Classic LIGHTS OUT Suspense Thriller, “Murder Castle” Performed by the No Sleep Podcast Players. Sonic Summerstock

DEATH ROBBERY (SPECIAL FEATURE) Sonic Summerstock 2016 presents the suspenseful Classic LIGHTS OUT episode, “Death Robbery” by Arch Oboler. A man tries to bring back to life his scientist friends wife who died in a car accident. They have forgotten something important. Performed by the No Sleep Podcast Players. Sonic Summerstock

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WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones struggles to win back the affections of Belinda Goodall. He started the romance as his alter ego, Malik Fraser. Soon he was forced to reveal his secret identity to Belinda, who's had enough for both of them. In this season finale, Anvil Steel tries to break them up for good. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

TO GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE WE GO (SPECIAL FEATURE) In the rough and tumble streets of Concrete Falls, murder and revenge fuel a cycle of violence. Now, a grieving father seeks retribution for the murder of his only son. But for Herald Jones, vengeance isn't justice, even when the victim is a friend. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

A CUT ABOVE (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones gets the word on the street when he visits his favorite  barber shop. Not all the news is good. The Mad Nabber's daring bank job right under the Pharaoh's nose is causing citizens to question his abilities. And the news gets worse for our unsuspecting hero. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

NIETCHZE'S SPAWN (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones is hoping to relax after busting a violent band of radical patriots. Alas, he will face once again the merciless cyborg Anvil Steel. This monstrous machine-man menace gets the Pharaoh's attention when he threatens our hero's friend Henry at Henry's Stop N' Go. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM