When doing a show of this type it's always a pleasure to get thrown a challenge. We've met it this week with gusto. We'll be looking at wWind In The Willows and Peter Pan plus you'll hear shadow memmories of my first trip to Disneyland. I hope you enjoy the two dramas plus the Navy Lark and if you want to listen to Cruising the Classics it's on Thursday night live at http://www.radiooutofthepast.org so enjoy. We start that at 9 Eastern and yo'll get the teaser at the end of th program.
Jun 12, 2009•2 hr 19 min
This is Brunch 71. First off lots of voice mail and email this week and all pro on The Avengers. That makes me feel good. Anyhow this week we have a history of sorts. It's Called "For One Night Illegally," and it traces the evolution of bootlegged recording. Anyone who remembers Springstein's famous line "Bootleggers roll your tapes." will love this show. Dixon ends its first run with us this week with George dealing with a gun toting soldier without Andy. And our boys in the Navy take a psychol...
Jun 04, 2009•2 hr 17 min
It's hard to believe that a little show started among a few friends with a passion for BBC radio has blossomed in to 70 episodes. And this week Brunch brings you music, commedy and police drama. I'd like to say that if you like Pink Floyd you'll love this show ... if you're a casual observer of the band you'll like this show and if you love the band and its psychedelic sound this will go in to your ipod along with your Dark Side of the Moon album. But we can't flood you with Floyd without taking...
May 30, 2009•2 hr 13 min
Sadly this week two shows end. Hitchhikers goes on hiatus after the second series ends. Meanwhile in Portsmouth we look at "The Gun Mechanism Test." With Dixon we learn how a baby was named after Dixon and we sadly say goodbye to Bob Hope.
May 21, 2009•2 hr 4 min
Just how did Arthur Dent wind up among archaeologists? wWhat happened when a drunken night in Portsmouth went crazy?? Why were so many servicemen drawn to Bob Hope's humor? And how did PC Crawford make his first arrest? All to be answered this week. I am attending fotm in July at Disneyland. We're working on a Brunch meet and setting ourselves up on the fotm page. If you're coming let me know.
May 14, 2009•2 hr 10 min
Just what happens when Arthur Dent gets captured by a bunch of birds? Also who is Heather's Hank? What was it like to write for Bob Hope? Oh and Whose Line is it Anyway? All this week at Brunch. Enjoy.
May 07, 2009•2 hr 9 min
In this episode we begin with our Galactic hitchhike. Just what do aliens think of British tea? Feel free to share and enjoy. Meanwhile an admiral is throwing a party at Portsmouth and Price and Philips are there but so is the Chief. At Whose Line John Bird and Jimmy Mullville join John Sessions and Steven Fry and Bob Hope continues to amaze as we leave New York for Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Btw Friends of The Magic is in July and we're preparing a pannel disscussion about two British author...
Apr 30, 2009•2 hr 13 min
I'm leaving for an early retreat this weekend so the show's early. For our 65th edition we begin as always with Hitchhikers then see what happens with Philips command of the Trowbridge play a bit of Whose Line this week with Griff Ries Jones and Kate Robbins and finally learn about Bob Hope's life in Cleveland. Enjoy.
Apr 23, 2009•2 hr 11 min
First off Dave Bales joins us twice this week. Once to say thanks to MOrtis but be sure and listen to the end of the program for a very misty Dave Bales. I picture the Oregon Coast as misty. As far as programs well trouble arrises off Portsmouth Harbour when our Navy boys discover they haven't spent a dime of the unit comfort fund. Meanwhile our hitchhikers return and everyone seems involved including Ford and Arthur. We then play Whose Line with Clive Anderson and we begin "The Bob Hope Trail."...
Apr 17, 2009•2 hr 29 min
This week we begin with a documentary called "Who Killed Jesus," for Easter. It's quite well done and may leave you with some questions. aAfter that we revissit that little island off the coast of Portsmouth only to find the lads are off to sea. Finally in honor of our dear friend Mr. Bales we present James Bond in "Dr. No." Enjoy and happy Easter.
Apr 11, 2009•3 hr 6 min
As a new podcaster meaning less then a year it's hard to believe I've gained an audience this fast. One fan Dave has emailed me a lot first off to say that he's enjoyed all shows from number 1 to now. So why not celebrate his birthday? We start with "The Mysterious Affair At Styles," which we finish this week. Were you surprised at the murderer? Then we listen to "The Navy Lark," and finally finish "The Pickwick papers." We end with a teaser for next week's show which even though it's for Dave w...
Apr 03, 2009•2 hr 5 min
This week after our jaunt to Arizona we return for more Brunch action.. We begin with our mystery in which a murderer has been caught ... but is it Poirot's man? Then we revissit that little island off the coast of Portsmouth where the seamen have hatched up a skeme to get duty free smokes. Unfortunately it's during an inspection. Then we turn to Pickwick. Since he won't pay he's off to debtor's prison. This is a hard look at English debtor prison and one should be reminded that Dickens himself ...
Mar 27, 2009•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
If I seem rushed this week well we're leaving for Arizona and spring baseball in a few hours. Yes. Spring training and I still wanted to get a full show up. So here goes. You start off with part 3 of Mysterious Affair at Styles. Then we finish Dave Podmore and finally hear ep 6 of The Pickwick Papers. Enjoy.
Mar 19, 2009•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 60
Yes it's tripple the p here at Brunch this week as we bring you more Poirot with part two of the Mysterious Affair At Styles. Then we return to Dave Podmore. A Russian billionaire wants to turn a cricket ground in to a supermarket. Finally we return to dear Mr. Pickwick and see how Christmas and a wedding come together. Don't forget to call us at 206-338-5879 or email us at brunch@london.com ... enjoy!
Mar 13, 2009•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 459
Hercule Poirot is back at Brunch. But this time he's in his first mystery "The Mysterious Affair AT Styles." It starrs John Moffett. We then listen to the final episode of As Time Goes By entitled "Hollywood or Bust." We end then with The Pickwick Papers well we're halfway to its end. It's entitled "Proposals and Perambulations." A dual and a lawsuit plus Jingle and his servant tTrotter what will Pickwick run in to next? Questions comments? Email us at brunch@london.com or call us at 206-338-582...
Mar 06, 2009•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 58
We at last come to the end of The Newly Discoverfed Casebook of Sherlock Holmes and yes Holmes and Watson are after a gas powered pornography ring. After that Pickwick's pursuit of Jingle gets hot ... but an attorney's letter and a summons to London makes marriage rather cold. And speaking of love Jean and Lionel will investigate living together ... at last. Don't forget to ring us up at 206-338-5829 and the email at brunch@london.com is always open. Enjoy.
Feb 28, 2009•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
This week Mrs. Hudson helps Holmes and Watson solve a case involving a medium. One more case and we put Holmes and Watson away for a bit. After that Pickwick and the gang continue their adventures where we ask these questions. Just what is up with Rachel and Mr. Jingle? And is that really June Whitfield playing Rachel? We end as always with Jean and Lionel and yet another vissit from Aunt Penny. Don't forget to call us at 206-338-5879 with ideas and please enjoy the show.
Feb 21, 2009•2 hr 5 min
First off we'd love to hear from you so don't forget to call us at 206-338-5879. This week? The love of Holmes and Watson is demonstrated as they overthrow a plot to murder Quene Victoria. After that we debut The Pickwick Papers a classic BBC serial, followed by our favorite lovers Jean and Lionel with the episode "Your Place or Mine." Please enjoy.
Feb 14, 2009•2 hr 3 min
Just what was Bob dDylan's first trip to England like? You'll learn about it this week along with a case from the Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock HOlmes and Jean and Lionel ... in Paris. Don't forget to join us on facebook at the brunch with the Brits group. Full stereo. Enjoy.
Feb 06, 2009•2 hr 8 min
We conclude His Dark Matterials with The Amber Spyglass from January 18 2003. Will Lyra and Will find each other again? Afterwords we take a look at the next serialized drama and some commedy we'll be playing over the next few weeks. Full stereo. Remember you can call us at 206 338 5879. You can find Brunch on facebook now and become Matt Cox's friend as well. And if you just want to email email us at brunch@london.com
Jan 30, 2009•2 hr 40 min
So we return to His Dark Matterials with the second episode in the trillogy called "The Subtle Knife." Lyra meets Will from our world. Matt also gives his thoughts on his recent vissit to see Phantom at the Pantageous in Los Angeles, plus your voice mail and an email. Don't forget to call with your thoughts at 206 338 5879. Enjoy.
Jan 23, 2009•2 hr 38 min
This week we move away from our normal format to bring you the first of a three part trillogy called "His Dark Matterials." It's a series that was written by Philip Pullman and for those of you who remem ber the film "The Golden Compass," well .... this is it. It's called "Northern Lights," and was originally broadcast on Jan 4 2003 as "The Saturday Play." I don't want to say much more but if you like it or wanna chat about it the voice mail is open at 206-338-5879. Btw next week I'll be seeing ...
Jan 16, 2009•2 hr 41 min
This week The sSpy Who Came In From The Cold finally concludes with Episode 6. I think you'll understand why it was voted in the top 100 best spy novels. We then look at a show that's a BBC radio legend. It's "The Navy Lark," the first episode entitled "The Missing US Jeep." We end with Part 2 of "A Study in Scarlet," and pay close attention to next week's teaser. Finally ever wanted your voice heard on a podcast of this radio drama type? We did it we opened offices in Seattle and the Brunch voi...
Jan 09, 2009•2 hr 16 min
We begin with the fifth installment of The Spy Who Came IN From The Cold. Lemus has been captured by the East Germans ... or has he? Then we look at the first episode of season 2 of "As Time Goes By." It's Called Book Promotion Time and is from January 18 1998. How does Lionel do with his new suit and new book and Alistair's actors? Then we look at Sherlock Holmes like we never have with "A Studdy In Scarlet." This was Conan Doyle's first HHHHolmes novel. Remember as you hear this they didn't kn...
Jan 02, 2009•2 hr 8 min
As we begin our final podcast of 2008 I'd like to thank all the friends of the show. New old everyone. You're who make this show a pleasure to create every week. This week you'll hear plenty of Heather playing Crash in the background plus episode 4 of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold we take another look at Dave Podmore and take an early look at a young commedian named John Klese. Enjoy and happy New Year. Also check out http://www.themortis.com
Dec 26, 2008•1 hr 56 min
It's early because well Cousin Tia's getting married and that's where I'll be Friday and I got a haircut scheduled for the morrow. Yay. Okay so what's on tap this week? Well after we hear part 3 of The SpyWho Came in From The Cold we listen to that Dickens classic first published in 1843. Enjoy and Merry Christmas Uncle Scrooge oops sorry
Dec 17, 2008•2 hr 9 min
In this episode we begin with episode 2 of The Spy Who Came IN From The Cold. After that we listen to Charles Dickens The Haunted Man And The Ghost's Bargain. The book was first published in 1848. It's a lot like Doctor Faustus. Then the show goes to the Goons. It's their verssion of A Christmas Carrol and if you like it let me know. Enjoy
Dec 11, 2008•1 hr 52 min
First off welcome to the holiday season. If you've nothing better to do this weekend and want to listen to some good live old time radio vissit http://www.radiooutofthepast.org for the third annual Christmas aka holiday marathon. Okay free plug over let's talk about this week. I finally got on Tower Of Terror and I've been meaning to talk about it at wttm and what with work being the usual postThanksgiving busy I thought I"d just say this. What the heck was I afraid of? I loved it. This week I s...
Dec 05, 2008•2 hr 2 min
We listen to Radio 3's parade's end from May 18 2003. This is the second part of our wWorld War I perspective. It's just a bit under three hours this week so if it takes you longer then a day to listen don't worry. It took me three. This is known as Madox Ford's best work. Enjoy. And happy Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2008•2 hr 57 min
This week we try three things. First a memorial to Fred my dear friend and co host who died last MOnday of cancer. You will be dearly missed and I hope that I flying solo can do the show half as well. Because we have a schedule we honour it and after a long intro from me we listen to part 5 of Whose Body from Jan 27 1974. Just who is the murderer? After that it's time for our two part salute to World War I. This week the German perspective with All Quiet On The Western Front from November 9 2008...
Nov 21, 2008•2 hr 38 min
