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Madison On The Air

Chrisi Talyn Sajewww.madisonontheair.com
Do you love old time radio? Don't know anything about old time radio? Well, if you enjoy comedy, we're the show for you. Follow Madison Standish, a modern day influencer, as she gets zapped back into the Golden Age of Radio. Actual OTR scripts adapted! It's as if the MST3K/Riff Trax guys were in the movies they riff. Every episode is stand-alone. Start at the beginning or jump to a title that grabs you. New episodes premiere the first of every month!
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Episodes

Ep. 57 - The Six Shooter - "The Capture of Stacy Gault"

Madison and the entire town of Elk Point are in lockdown. The notorious bank robber, Stacy Gault, has been reported heading their way. Madison has been holding up at Ma Benson’s rooming house when Britt Ponset, the easy going nomad of the West known for his justice and quick draw, stops by. Ma thinks he’s the answer to the town’s problems. Madison thinks he’s hogging the potatoes. But when a handsome stranger comes knocking looking for a room, panic breaks out. What will Britt do? What will Madi...

Jul 01, 202538 minSeason 5Ep. 57

Trailer - The Six Shooter - Ep. 57

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison and the entire town of Elk Point are in lockdown. The notorious bank robber, Stacy Gault, has been reported heading their way. Madison has been holding up at Ma Benson’s rooming house when Britt Ponset, the easy going nomad of the West known for his justice and quick draw, stops by. Ma thinks he’s the answer to the town’s problems. Madison thinks he’s hogging the potatoes. But when a handsome stranger comes knocking looking for a room, panic breaks out. What w...

Jun 20, 20251 min

Ep. 56 - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers, a coal miner from 1919, finds himself in the future and quickly adapts to what the 1930s thought the 25th Century might be like. But neither century was expecting Madison. When a test rocket carrying new Martian technology mistakenly launches with Madison (and the evil criminal, Killer Kane!) aboard, will Buck Rogers be able to stop the villain from using a mad scientist’s mind control ray on the population? And can he also stop Killer Kane? Tune in to the first ever science fiction...

Jun 01, 202542 minSeason 5Ep. 56

Trailer - Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Ep. 56

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Buck Rogers, a coal miner from 1919, finds himself in the future and quickly adapts to what the 1930s thought the 25th Century might be like. But neither century was expecting Madison. When a test rocket carrying new Martian technology mistakenly launches with Madison (and the evil criminal, Killer Kane!) aboard, will Buck Rogers be able to stop the villain from using a mad scientist’s mind control ray on the population? And can he also stop Killer Kane? Tune in to th...

May 20, 20251 min

Ep. 55 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - "The Second Generation"

Madison returns for her fifth adventure with Sherlock Holmes. Unfortunately when she arrives, the door is locked! She quickly realizes she and Harry (who was fired last year as the Sponsor-Dude) have both been written out of the sequel to “The Scandal in Bohemia” from Year One. Refusing to take it lying down, Madison drags Harry to 1909 where Sherlock has retired to the country as a beekeeper. When Dr. Watson arrives for a visit with a mystery in hand, Madison will be sure to insert herself (and...

May 01, 202540 min

Trailer - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Ep. 55

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison returns for her fifth adventure with Sherlock Holmes. Unfortunately when she arrives, the door is locked! She quickly realizes she and Harry (who was fired last year as the Sponsor-Dude) have both been written out of the sequel to “The Scandal in Bohemia” from Year One. Refusing to take it lying down, Madison drags Harry to 1909 where Sherlock has retired to the country as a beekeeper. When Dr. Watson arrives for a visit with a mystery in hand, Madison will be...

Apr 20, 20251 min

Ep. 54 - Our Miss Brooks - "The Hurricane Warning"

Madison wakes up from an all-night bender only to realize she’s promised to cover for Miss Connie Brooks as a substitute high school English teacher! Madison’s day starts out in pouring rain and gets worse when student Walter Denton’s homework, an SCR shortwave radio receiver, announces a warning about an approaching hurricane. Left in charge of the entire school when the principal, Mr. Conklin, is waylaid, Madison will have to figure out how to protect the students from this horrific weather th...

Apr 01, 202530 minSeason 5Ep. 54

Trailer - Our Miss Brooks - Ep. 54

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison wakes up from an all-night bender only to realize she’s promised to cover for Miss Connie Brooks as a substitute high school English teacher! Madison’s day starts out in pouring rain and gets worse when student Walter Denton’s homework, an SCR shortwave radio receiver, announces a warning about an approaching hurricane. Left in charge of the entire school when the principal, Mr. Conklin, is waylaid, Madison will have to figure out how to protect the students f...

Mar 20, 20251 min

Ep. 53 - The Falcon - "The Case of the Double Nephews"

Madison’s latest boyfriend comes home from his job with a surprise. He’s stolen a quarter of a million dollars worth of jewels from his work! There’s no turning back, so Madison takes charge as the two prepare to leave the country with the loot. But when her boyfriend’s new manager stops by their apartment, panic will lead to some really bad decisions. Then things go from bad to worse when Mike Waring the private investigator – better know as the Falcon – is hired to work the case. Has Madison p...

Mar 01, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 53

Trailer - The Falcon - Ep. 53

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison’s latest boyfriend comes home from his job with a surprise. He’s stolen a quarter of a million dollars worth of jewels from his work! There’s no turning back, so Madison takes charge as the two prepare to leave the country with the loot. But when her boyfriend’s new manager stops by their apartment, panic will lead to some really bad decisions. Then things go from bad to worse when Mike Waring the private investigator – better know as the Falcon – is hired to ...

Feb 20, 20251 min

Ep. 52 - Robin Hood - The Family Theater

It’s Madison’s 4th Anniversary episode! To kick off our 5th year, Madison will travel back farther than she has to date… to the lush green Sherwood Forest of Merry Ol’ England in the time of Robin Hood. From the 1949 presentation by The Family Theater, join Robin Hood, his Merry Men, the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Maid… Madison? Come ye all, gentle folk, and indulge thine ears upon the tale of Robin of Loxley! TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/robinhood52_t...

Feb 01, 202539 minSeason 5Ep. 52

Trailer - Robin Hood - Ep. 52

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! It’s Madison’s 4th Anniversary episode! To kick off our 5th year, Madison will travel back farther than she has to date… to the lush green Sherwood Forest of Merry Ol’ England in the time of Robin Hood. From the 1949 presentation by The Family Theater, join Robin Hood, his Merry Men, the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Maid… Madison? Come ye all, gentle folk, and indulge thine ears upon the tale of Robin of Loxley! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com...

Jan 20, 20251 min

Ep. 51 - Hot Copy - "The Weed of Violence"

The OG, king of them all, PSA on drugs is “Reefer Madness.” But those filmmakers weren’t the only ones warning their audience against the evils of marijuana use! “Hot Copy” – a 1940’s radio series featuring a hard-hitting female reporter – decided to make their own campaign against the dangerous narcotic. Reporter Anne Rogers agrees to go undercover to try and catch a "Mary Jane Peddler” who has been selling to teenagers with deadly consequences. Madison, a… er… casual user of this “weed of viol...

Jan 01, 202531 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Trailer - Hot Copy - Ep. 51

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! The OG, King of them all, PSA on drugs is “Reefer Madness.” But those filmmakers weren’t the only ones warning their audience against the evils of marijuana use! “Hot Copy” – a 1940’s radio series featuring a hard-hitting female reporter – decided to make their own campaign against the dangerous narcotic. Reporter Anne Rogers agrees to go undercover to try and catch a “Mary Jane Peddler” who has been selling to teenagers with deadly consequences. Madison, a… er… casua...

Dec 20, 20241 minSeason 4Ep. 51

Ep. 50 - It's a Wonderful Life - The Lux Radio Theatre

The Lux Radio Theatre first brought “It’s a Wonderful Life” to the radio airwaves in 1947. Now Madison steps in as the Angel, Second Class learning all about the Wonderful Life of George Bailey in Bedford Falls, New York. It’s the Christmas Classic you remember with sweet Mary Hatch, the forgetful Uncle Billy, and the miserly Mr. Potter all seen through the lens of Madison. Will George find his happy ending and Madison earn her angel’s wings? Join us and make Madison a new part of your Holiday t...

Dec 01, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 50

Trailer - It's a Wonderful Life - Ep. 50

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! The Lux Radio Theatre first brought “It’s a Wonderful Life” to the radio airwaves in 1947. Now Madison steps in as the Angel, Second Class learning all about the Wonderful Life of George Bailey in Bedford Falls, New York. It’s the Christmas Classic you remember with sweet Mary Hatch, the forgetful Uncle Billy, and the miserly Mr. Potter all seen through the lens of Madison. Will George find his happy ending and Madison earn her angel’s wings? Join us and make Madison ...

Nov 20, 20241 min

Ep. 49 - Have Gun-Will Travel - "The Road to Wickenburg"

Strapped for cash and zapped into 1870’s Arizona, Madison is stuck in a contract binding her to work as a saloon girl for the rotten Saul Goodfellow. But when the man called Paladin passes through town on the road to Wickenburg, she sees her opportunity to escape. However, Paladin has his own troubles with Saul. Can Madison and Paladin go on the run and make it to Wickenburg? What lengths will Madison go to to get out of Old West Arizona? Get ready for horses, shoot outs and rowdy saloons in “Ha...

Nov 01, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 49

Trailer - Have Gun-Will Travel - Ep. 49

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Strapped for cash and zapped into 1870’s Arizona, Madison is stuck in a contract binding her to work as a saloon girl for the rotten Saul Goodfellow. But when the man called Paladin passes through town on the road to Wickenburg, she sees her opportunity to escape. However, Paladin has his own troubles with Saul. Can Madison and Paladin go on the run and make it to Wickenburg? What lengths will Madison go to to get out of Old West Arizona? Get ready for horses, shoot o...

Oct 20, 20241 min

Madison on the Air Presents: Octoberpod AM "Halloween Special: The Satanic Rites of Frankenstein"

Edward October of Octoberpod AM was good enough to host our Halloween special this year of "The Tell-Tale Heart" so we wanted to share with you his Halloween special. Listen closely and you'll hear Chrisi in the role of Elizabeth! SHOW NOTES FROM "OCTOBERPOD AM" t's alive! It's ALIVE! We tackle a classic monster on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with original stories written by Jane Nightshade, Annie Morgan (The Podcast Inside Your House), Amber Jourdan (Witches Talking Tar...

Oct 15, 202457 min

Ep. 48 - The Tell-Tale Heart - Inner Sanctum

It’s time again for our Halloween episode! And what better master of the macabre than Edgar Allan Poe. The horror anthology show, “Inner Sanctum” utilized many of Poe’s works throughout their series. In this telling of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” they’ve fleshed out the story to include multiple characters and a plot that might be a bit different than you remember from the original telling. And then Madison got involved. But don’t worry, it’s still gory and spooky! And BONUS! This is a crossover epis...

Oct 01, 202437 minSeason 4Ep. 48

Trailer - The Tell-Tale Heart - Ep. 48

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! It’s time again for our Halloween episode! And what better master of the macabre than Edgar Allan Poe. The horror anthology show, “Inner Sanctum”, utilized many of Poe’s works throughout their series. In this telling of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” they’ve fleshed out the story to include multiple characters and a plot that might be a bit different than you remember from the original telling. And then Madison got involved. But don’t worry, it’s still gory and spooky! And BO...

Sep 20, 20241 min

Ep. 47 - The Adventures of Maisie - "ACME Surplus Truck Driver"

Madison steps into the silk stockings of Maisie Ravier, the always sexy, always under-employed brassy blonde. Follow Madison as she looks for work in between being zapped into her next big old time radio adventure. It all goes awry when Madison offers to drive a truck for an expectant father and ends up mistaken for a gangster’s moll! We’ve got stolen army surplus, a lady lumberjack and burnt pancakes in this adaptation of the original comedy series based on the movies starring Ann Sothern. TRAN...

Sep 01, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 47

Trailer - The Adventures of Maisie - Ep. 47

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison steps into the silk stockings of Maisie Ravier, the always sexy, always under-employed brassy blonde. Follow Madison as she looks for work in between being zapped into her next big old time radio adventure. It all goes awry when Madison offers to drive a truck for an expectant father and ends up mistaken for a gangster’s moll! We’ve got stolen army surplus, a lady lumberjack and burnt pancakes in this adaptation of the original comedy series based on the movie...

Aug 20, 20241 min

Bonus Feature - Forbidden Planet & Science Fiction Remnant

BONUS FEATURE! Chrisi chats all things "Forbidden Planet" with Robert, Ray and Giancarlo from the science fiction deep dive podcast, "Science Fiction Remnant." It's a fun, laugh-along discussion covering 1950's sci-fi, Leslie Neilsen, MGM and their big budget, the misogyny that permeates the film and even some discussion of the "science" in this science fiction classic. Enjoy! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com Listen to the full, unedited episode - along with deep dives of other great sci-...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 13 min

Ep. 46 - Forbidden Planet- The Caltex Theatre

In 2200 A.D., humans can travel in ships across space, colonize far-off planets and build intelligent robots. But apparently haven’t bothered to upgrade their misogynistic attitudes towards women. It’s the 1956 sci-fi classic “Forbidden Planet!” Join Madison as she and the crew of the C-57-D space cruiser arrive on Altair IV, a planet settled by scientists twenty years earlier. The place is a paradise, except for a dark force that threatens their lives! Adapted from the original radio play by th...

Aug 01, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Trailer - Forbidden Planet - Ep. 46

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! In 2200 A.D., humans can travel in ships across space, colonize far-off planets and build intelligent robots. But apparently haven’t bothered to upgrade their misogynistic attitudes towards women. It’s the 1956 sci-fi classic “Forbidden Planet!” Join Madison as she and the crew of the C-57-D space cruiser arrive on Altair IV, a planet settled by scientists twenty years earlier. The place is a paradise, except for a dark force that threatens their lives! Adapted from t...

Jul 20, 20241 min

Trailer - Inner Sanctum - Ep. 45 - SPOILERS!

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Our episode of "Inner Sanctum" is the chilling conclusion from our June episode of "The Casebook of Gregory Hood" You haven't heard the full episode yet? Here's our teaser-trailer for you. But **warning** there are spoilers! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com

Jul 10, 20241 min

Ep. 45 - Inner Sanctum - "Till Death Do Us Part"

Madison has been giving Harry "Sponsor-Dude" Bartell a hard time since the first episode of "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in season one. Our most recent episode, "The Casebook of Gregory Hood," left you with a cliffhanger! What will happen next? TRANSCRIPT ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/innersanctum45_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engin...

Jul 01, 202439 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Trailer - Inner Sanctum - Ep. 45

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison has been giving Harry "Sponsor-Dude" Bartell a hard time since the first episode of "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in season one. Our most recent episode, "The Casebook of Gregory Hood," left you with a cliffhanger! What will happen next? Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com

Jun 20, 20242 min

Ep. 44 - The Casebook of Gregory Hood - "The Derringer Society"

Madison joins Gregory Hood, importer of fine goods and amateur sleuth, in San Francisco. He brings her to a meeting of the “Derringer Society,” a group of science fiction devotees. Think Star Trek fans circa 1946. They are obsessed with a woman they believe can predict the future. Could Madison have found a fellow time traveler? But when the woman’s predictions about members of the society being murdered come true, Madison and Greg will have to try and solve the case. Especially when the woman p...

Jun 01, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 44
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