It's here! The incredible six-pack of Festive features with Sonic Society #883 "Theodora's Christmas Show", "Murder & Mistletoe", The Big Little Jesus Man", "Generic Non-Batfry Christmas Special", OTR Essentials #55, and Ward Father Christmas Letters 2004! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Ward continues from his latest book collection of the Ward Father Christmas Letters with a huge collection! Find your own copy of the book under your tree from Amazon https://a.co/d/ebijJdG with illustrations from Madelyn Knight (his niece). Jack believes this collection of letters inspired by the same Father Christmas that graced Tolkien's nephews represent the most in-depth look at the North and has sub-tiled this tome "A Compendium of the North". Look for the upcoming audible full book o...
Project Audion is back with Bob Hope who was one of the 20th century's greatest 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 task 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....
Sam Spade, master detective, finds himself embroiled in "The Flopsy Mopsy Cottontail Caper" after accepting a bizarre job guarding a jewel-studded crown at a costume party. Alongside the theatrical but often bumbling Fritz Crockett, Sam must navigate eccentric guests, a stolen crown, and a complicated blackmail scheme involving a French dancer and the 'pickle king.' The duo attempts to retrieve the valuable Josephine crown and uncover the true motives behind its disappearance.
This week Jack and David a break at Christmas Diner with "Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, Episode 2: Toasted Ravioli" and Meet Cute "Ship Happens, Season 1 - Part 2"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to an enormous holiday Sunday Showcase! Host Jack brings four shows with Sonic Society #882, Northside/Southside Radio Players #9, Project Audion #77, and Ward Father Christmas Letters 2003! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode presents a letter from Father Christmas recounting the devastating 1999 attack on Christmas Village by snow goblins, which destroyed his home. He shares the challenges of living on the icefield and the valuable assistance from allies like Grandfather Frost and winter wolves in his quest for a new, fortified "Christmas castle." The discovery of an ancient map showing strong ley lines offers hope for a secure future, emphasizing the need for secrecy to protect this potential new home from various villains.
The secret is out! Jack Ward continues from his latest book collection of the Ward Father Christmas Letters a day after his own children find a copy for Early Ward Christmas. Find your own copy of the book under your tree from Amazon https://a.co/d/ebijJdG with illustrations from Madelyn Knight (his niece). Jack believes this collection of letters inspired by the same Father Christmas that graced Tolkien's nephews represent the most in-depth look at the North and has sub-tiled this tome "A Compe...
The Sunday Showcase presents a double feature of audio dramas. First, "Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason" follows Randy Dunning, a Flat Earth activist, as his online rants and conspiracy theories lead to an HR crisis and termination, culminating in a dangerous encounter. Then, "Ship Happens" introduces the wealthy Milton family on a luxury yacht charter, quickly revealing deep-seated tensions, crew conflicts, and a shocking family secret during what was meant to be a celebratory trip.
Welcome to the early Christmas edition of Sunday Showcase! This week David brings us Sonic Society #881, Ward Father Christmas Letters 2002, and the Northside/Southside Radio Players with "Sorry, Wrong Number"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode features an excerpt from "The Ward Family Father Christmas Letters," specifically the 2001 entry. Father Christmas describes the perilous journey to find a new home against threats like snow goblins and a mad mage. It highlights the ingenuity of Beren the elf, who invents both a snowboard and a magical whistle, ultimately leading to the defeat of their pursuers and a reflection on inner strength.
This week as they grapple on to the glorious golden galaxy of homespun audio drama, they find themselves Traversing Tuesdays, which is a cozy, character-driven storytelling podcast for creative minds, spoonie hearts, and fans of whimsical audio fiction. This week we explore episodes 1-4! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Sunday Showcase for American Thanksgiving Weekend! This week we have Sonic Society #880, and the third letter from the Ward Father Christmas Letters dated 2001! Happy holidays everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Ward opens up his latest book to share with the world two decades of Father Christmas Letters sent to his three sons, first Aedan, then Colm, and finally Rory from 1999 to 2018. These letters are lovingly compiled by Jack this Christmas and placed in a book available at Amazon https://a.co/d/ebijJdG for your perusal with illustrations from Madelyn Knight (his niece). Jack believes this collection of letters inspired by the same Father Christmas that graced Tolkien's nephews represent the mo...
Pete, Paul, and Patte delve into the 54th episode of their podcast, showcasing "I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again," a pivotal BBC radio comedy. They explore its origins, impact on British humor, and personal connections to its unique, fast-paced sketch style, which served as a precursor to Monty Python. The hosts analyze various absurd sketches, from a Secret Service interview to a surreal horse race and a German musical parody, ultimately deeming it an essential piece of radio comedy history.
Finding themselves in a huge gulf between the October Horror month and December's Christmas month, Jack and David take some "Imaginary Advice" and listen to experiments in audio fiction, an Anthology series by Ross Sutherland including, "Six Houses Parties", "Episode One" and "Nice My Selector". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's American Thanksgiving Sunday with Sonic Society #879- Imaginary Sounds, OTR Essentials Episode 54, and The Ward Family Christmas Letters 1999-2000! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Friday, for our 75th episode, I thought we'd gather some folks together to talk ABOUT the medium. Especially because right now Artificial Intelligence is on so many people's minds - and it promises to impact audio storytelling like it's impacting so many other things. We brought together eight very opinionated folks, plus one AI chatbot, so that you can "Meet The Creators." It's a panel discussion with some of best, longest-running modern radio-drama creators in North America -- one to get ...
This episode features the audio drama "Blag" by Victoria Morris, where two friends scheme to meet the England football team in Brazil, followed by insightful interviews. Playwright Victoria Morris discusses her inspiration and the unique challenges of writing for audio. Later, cast members Sam Cartwright and Winter Fenander share their acting journeys, connection to the story, and perspectives on the future of audio drama.
Welcome to the Sunday Showcase! MONA brings Sonic Society #878- Halfway to the Light, and Project Audio brings a special episode talking about the state of Audio Drama with "Meet the Creators"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barry M. Putt Jr. kindly comes in for an interview with Jack as they talk about his work with various playwriting, Richard Wade, US Marshal and the Audio Dramatist Resource Guide 2026-2027! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trying to find their way out of the Dark Nebula with the recaptured Zug, David and Jack feature the first episode of Partial Veil and another short from Darker Projects- "Brother’s Blood". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the Showcase in the Fall and host Mona brings us two features with Sonic Society #877, and Sonic Speaks #707 and Barry M. Putt Junior! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 53, and as we continue Season 5, we present Pete's pick, or rather Special Guest Programmer Jack Ward's pick, an example of the NBC Radio Anthology series NBC Presents: Short Story. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David has a brainstorm trying to locate the signal of the TORDIS and Jack at the same time with two favourite features including a remake of the classic "Sorry, Wrong Number" from Northside/Southside Radio Players and the very latest of Night Terrors "Letterman’s Jacket"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host David brings us up to track with Sunday Showcase's double-feature this first week of November including Sonic Society #876, and OTR Radio Essentials Episode #53 with a familiar special guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sonic Stage Players present the final trilogy of live horrors from the Bicentennial Theatre. Adapted and Directed with production by Jack J. Ward. Recording by Mike Miller and starring, Jack Ward, Betty Senger, Barb Moxom, Jim Warburton, Jason Pyett, Judith Thompson, Katherine LeBlanc, Wanda Candolini, and with Julia Moxsom providing practical sound effects. And our final act of the Transcontinental Terror 2025 series comes from the NBC Short Story anthology series with Shirley Jackson's "Th...
The Sonic Stage Players present the final trilogy of live horrors from the Bicentennial Theatre. Adapted and Directed with production by Jack J. Ward. Recording by Mike Miller and starring, Jack Ward, Betty Senger, Barb Moxom, Jim Warburton, Jason Pyett, Judith Thompson, Katherine LeBlanc, Wanda Candolini, and with Julia Moxsom providing practical sound effects. Our second act comes from "The Life of Riley" with "Haunted House"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The Sonic Stage Players present the final trilogy of live horrors from the Bicentennial Theatre. Adapted and Directed with production by Jack J. Ward. Recording by Mike Miller and starring, Jack Ward, Betty Senger, Barb Moxom, Jim Warburton, Jason Pyett, Judith Thompson, Katherine LeBlanc, Wanda Candolini, and with Julia Moxsom providing practical sound effects. The first act is the classic Suspense tale: "The Hitchhiker". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Evelina Giles is a Witch who sells her magical talents, which often lands her in loads of trouble. In this episode, Evelina's one night stand and magical prank creates a Cosmic Horror that threatens the unsuspecting public! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
