Pulp-pourri Theatre Audio Drama

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Pete's pick -- but he's invited Essential Listener Rick to choose something for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether 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 twenty-ninth number (but 4th official episode of S3), this episode of The Red Skelton Program, from 4/29/49. 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 "Essenti

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. Dedicated to the memory of our friend, Bill Hollweg. STARRING THE 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.

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Paul's pick -- and he's bringing us an (ahem) unusual episode of Gangbusters for us to (ahem) enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether 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 twenty-eighth number (but 3rd official episode of S3), this episode of Gangbusters - The Case of Harry "Red" Bever, yes, you read that right, from 1945. 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

It's episode one of a new, limited anthology series from 63audio and the Narada Radio Company! Adventure Trail brings back to the Narada microphone The Old-Timer, a character first heard way back in the first season of Pulp-Pourri Theatre. He's back after all this time to spin a few yarns and tell some tall tales about adventures he's had over his long life, and this first outing is a prime example. Set in the Old West, "Loco or Love" tells the story of a sheriff and his deputy, lifelong pals, whose relationship falls apart when they both fall for a pretty lady who isn't exactly what she seems, and whose jobs are threatened when a crime spree takes place under their very noses. ANNOUNCER: Harold Zither THE OLD-TIMER: Gene Giggy MAGPIE SIMPKINS: Parrish Worsfold LILY LESTER: Orlando Segarra ZEB ABERNATHY: David Ian SCENERY SIMS: Eugene Lutz BUCK MASTERSON/PETE GONYER: John Bell AGENT BRAND: Norman Cline ART MILLER: Dana Gonsalves ADDITIONAL VOICES by Philboyd Studge THEME and INTERSTITIAL MUSIC by Edward Cham

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents:  The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 5: For I Have Sinned Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 5th of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series.  In "For I Have Sinned", a group of men travel to a secluded retreat house to contemplate the error of their ways. However, a vengeful force has other plans for them. Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY CAST: ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young O'ROURKE: Chuck Wilson DEMPSEY: Jason D. Johnson THOMPSON: Carl Yowell VAN DRIVER: Ross Bernhardt CONNOLLY: Pete Lutz JAMISON: Derek Rhein FRANKLIN: Dana Gonsalves MIKE: Austin Beach Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Originally released 01/01/21, Project Audion presents a recreation of the classic OTR Quiet Please episode titled "Rain on New Year's Eve." It's a small, spooky story about movies, monsters, and midnight, written by Wyllis Cooper, master of radio macabre which originally aired December 31, 1947. For this transcribed-live national recreation, Pete Lutz in Corpus Christi Texas directs and appears in the show, along with Dana Gonsalves, Jessica Mathews, and Marty Bufalini from WWJ radio in Detroit. Larry Groebe created the organ links and handled production elements.

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our premiere, and Dave's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of Rocky Fortune for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether 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 twenty-sixth number (but 1st official episode of S3), this episode of Rocky Fortune - The Plot to Murder Santa Claus, from 1953. 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

THE NARADA RADIO COMPANY presents our third live performance of the great Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, performed on the stage of Port Aransas Community Theatre, Port Aransas Texas, between December 4th and 12th, 2021. Ten voice actors created the town of Bedford Falls, bringing to listeners all of the familiar characters from the film. Live music and a mix of live and pre-recorded sound effects completed the illusion. Audiences were mesmerized by the imagery, and laughed their heads off during the commercials (all mention of Lux was deleted and new spots for a fictitious product were substituted, to great comedic effect), AND they went home satisfied.  We hope you enjoy this recording, and we wish you a very happy holiday season, plus a prosperous 2022! CAST: Dana Gonsalves as GEORGE BAILEY Michele Barnett as CLARENCE  Chuck Wilson as JOSEPH, POP BAILEY, RANDALL, and GOOD OL' REX THE WONDER DOG Jessica Mathews as FRANKLIN, MARY BAILEY, MRS. THOMPSON and ZUZU  Pete Lutz as ANNIE, MR.

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. In this, our final installment, Santa's facing a problem that's quite common these days: Supply chain interruptions! Listen to how he and his faithful elf, Stinky, deal with them. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus a poem recitation; a song by C. E. Ayr, performed by Andy Brownlie; and an original children's story, written by C. E. Ayr, and read by Jenne Gray. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Simultaneously released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/24/21.) Art representing the story "The Little House Who Walked" by Carolina Sartor (top), and the song "I Like To Tickle And Be Tickled" by Phil Burns (bottom) Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz with major contributions by John Bell 

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. This time, Santa must deal with the interviews of three candidates who are applying for a rare vacancy within the elfin ranks, and these candidates are...unique, to say the least! With the voices of Pete Lutz, Jean Williams, and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "The Princess and the Dragon", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/17/21.) Art representing the story "The Princess and the Dragon" by Phil Burns Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz  

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. This time, some characters from the "Bell's in the Batfry" podcast, hoping to help Santa win the "War on Christmas", send him some unusual livestock. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "The Hunchback Turtle of Bethune", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/10/21.) Art representing the story "The Hunchback Turtle of Bethune" by Carolyn Sartor Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz  

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "Jack the Little Giant", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/3/21.) Art representing the story "Jack the Little Giant" by Phil Burns  

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents:  The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 1: PHOBIAS UNLIMITED Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the first of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series.  Phobias Unlimited, set in an alternate universe, tells the story of Hazel, a woman who has better luck with cats than with men. She discovers "Phobias Unlimited", a business providing a unique service that exploits a person's special fear -- but we don't want to give too much away! Written and produced by Rachel Pulliam by special arrangement with The Cellar's regular producer, her play was a Second-Place winner in the 2019 Cellar Script-Writing Competition. The Cellar mini-series will re-release all 5 episodes weekly on Sundays or Mondays until December 27th. Next up: "How to Shed 180 Pounds".

Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our premiere, and Pete's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of The Columbia Shakespeare Cycle for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether 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 twenty-sixth number (but 1st official episode of S3), this episode of The Columbia Shakespeare Cycle - Twelfth Night, from 1937. 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 f6

COMING THIS MONTH ON MUTUAL: "Santa's Inbox"! Here's a promo from a new weekly podcast that will showcase special emails from kids and kids-at-heart. Send Santa Claus your Wish List or your special holiday dedication message, and he'll read it aloud on this new show!  Don't delay, send right away -- send to santas.xmas.inbox@gmail.com, and subscribe to the Mutual Audio Network to hear the podcast, which will launch Friday, November 26th and run on consecutive Fridays until Christmas Eve. Do this special thing for your child or loved one. Parents should send emails on their children's behalf. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Transcontinental Terror is a month-long horror-audio festival held every October on the Mutual Audio Network! This year we'll have four or more entries each Sunday from a number of creators -- including a special 5-episode mini-series of THE CELLAR!  Your engineer, Ygor, and your conductor, Boris, have a special message for you in regard to said fest! Listen and enjoy, and BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE to Mutual Audio Network!

IN THIS SPECIAL RE-RELEASE, originally launched in March 2017 as part of the short-lived Narada Audio Drive-in series, we present Dashiell Hammett's first story featuring The Continental Op, from 1923! A rollicking jaunt through arson, murder and some other crimes! NOTE: This is not the same adaptation as the more recent release of the "Adventures of the Federated Tec" series premiere. This has a different cast and is slightly longer. Starring: Cannonball Kelly, special guest Ed Champion, Pete Lutz, Alan Clower, Austin Hanna, Skeeter Ullman, Ross Bernhardt, Owen McCuen, Lisa Espinoza, Jason D. Johnson, Gene Giggy, Teddi Giggy, Micah R. Blain, Kevin Schuster, Diana DeHoyos, Katie Loftin, Maurice Curran, Nick Wommack, George Hatfield and Peter M. Howard

In this special re-release, originally launched in March 2017 as part of the short-lived Narada Audio Drive-In series, we present "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! CAST: GUEST VOICE: Jon Grilz of the "Small Town Horror" podcast www.smalltownhorrorpodcast.com ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala WARDEN: R.C. Lutz GUARD: Micah Blain McKENZIE: Pete Lutz JOHNSON: Ross Bernhardt HENDERSON: Christian Ferris RADIO VOICE: Darren Rockhold SPECIAL MUSIC STINGS composed for Pulp-Pourri Theatre by Tom Parsons

In this special re-release, originally launched in December 2016 as part of the short-lived "Narada Audio Drive-In" series, guest playwright Mark Slade returns with a creepy, bloodthirsty tale of the supernatural.  CAST: ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala JOEY: George Hatfield LOWELL: John Washington MICKEY: Nick Wommack GREG: Kyle Bauer OLD WOMAN: Merilee Robinson GIRL: Kristina Gabriela GEORGIA: Ashley Kristeen Vega MAGGIE: Jackie Ayers ADDITIONAL VOICES: Kristy Glick, Pete Lutz MUSIC BY Tom Rory Parsons Produced & Directed by Pete Lutz