Pulp-pourri Theatre Audio Drama

An entry in the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse for 2016, "Good Ghost" was reenacted from a 1948 episode of the classic radio show "Quiet, Please". We honor the passing of our friend and shipmate, Bill Hollweg, fellow audio drama producer and a very sweet, very generous man.  CAST: ANNOUNCER: Dana Gonsalves ERNEST CHAPPELL/GUS: Pete Lutz THE VOICE: Merilee Robinson SCHUSTER: Carl Yowell ADA: Debby Leal ROLLO: Skeeter Ullman  

Originally released 11/20/15, "Right Number, Wrong Party", Episode 2 of Season Three of Pulp-Pourri Theatre, is an original play by Jack J. Ward, one of two guest playwrights for this season. It 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. 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) PPT

I can hear you cry, "WHAT!? Two new NADIs in ONE MONTH? Pete, what's the matter with you?"  Well, sometimes that's what happens, and now, with the launch of NADI #5, we're only one month behind instead of two.  With this episode we announce our membership in the new "Fatecrafters" Network of shows. Listen for the special trailer between 1 and 2 for a new show by our friends and co-members at Audioblivious Productions! THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED PG for mild adult language. Parental Guidance is suggested. 1. "MR. HANDY-DANDY, THE D.I.Y. GUY", with Bralynn Bell as the host and Chuck Wilson as Rock Virgo, the world-famous Mr. H-D, it's a spoof on Home Improvement shows. 2. "JAKE DIMES, RANGE DETECTIVE". In chapter 5, "Hog-Tied", our hero unwittingly finds himself face-to-face with the leader of the payroll robbing ring, and the lovely Chris Greenslate receives a puzzling note from Jake. CAST: ANNOUNCERS: Glenn Higbee and Darren Rockhold JAKE DIMES: Dana Gonsalves BIRCH HICKAM: Tommy Gragg BRAX: Bill Hollweg CHRIS

RATED PG-13. A CO-PRODUCTION OF 63audio and LEAP AUDIO. This is the story of two gay couples and their fight to challenge the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which went into effect in the first decade of the 21st century. Prop. 8 essentially made it illegal for same-sex couples to marry. Fashioned from actual dialog, TV political ads and court transcripts, "8" is a moving, gripping drama that you must share with your family and friends.  Written by the author of the recent hit TV miniseries, "When We Rise", Dustin Lance Black. Featured in the cast were: (*indicates Narada Radio Company members) Austin Beach* (of Audioblivious Prod.) as Charles Cooper Bob Caro* as Evan Wolfson Shannon Grace* as Maggie Gallagher Christian Ferris* as David Blankenhorn MJ Cogburn as Dr Cott Jeremy Hennessy* (of Audioblivious Prod.) as Dr. Gregory Herek Michael Cogburn as Elliot Perry Mason Cogburn as Spencer Perry John Washington* as Dr. Tam Keane Lutz* as Ryan Kendall Kristy Glick* as Sandy Stier Melody Gaines*

Here's the trailer for our next release, an audio drama called "8" by Dustin Lance Black, author of the "When We Rise" TV miniseries currently being aired. "8" is about California's Proposition 8, which questioned the legality and necessity of same-sex marriage, and which was voted in by Californians in the first decade of the 21st century. Two same-sex couples went to court to challenge that law, and this play details these people's court battles and what was going on in their private lives as well.  "8" is a co-production of LEAP Audio Productions and 63audio, and was co-directed by Mark Bruzee of LEAP and Pete Lutz (of you-know-what). The production is performed by members of the LEAP players and the Narada Radio Company. Mark adapted the play for audio. THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE LAUNCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY BY LEAP AND 63audio on MONDAY, 3/20/17. THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY EPISODE LAUNCH HERE, DUE TO THIS LAUNCH.

A special re-release from the vaults, this one is a show I created for Mark Slade's "The Hangman's Dozen" anthology series. It's called "Four Minus One", and was originally released as a co-production of 63audio and 4077th/All Better Audio, on 2/26/16. Set during the days when "Old Time Radio" was just "Radio", Four Minus One is about actress Marjorie Vining, longtime star of the hit radio series, "The Librarian of Coreyville". When she senses her co-star is scheming to steal her role, Marjorie seeks assistance from a local gypsy fortuneteller, who takes her down a long road of curses and revenge. OUR CAST: Spirit Voice: JASON D. JOHNSON Radio Show Announcer: REX GABRIEL Bill Baker: PETE LUTZ Lina McNally: KATIE LOFTIN Marjorie Vining: KRISTY GLICK Gypsy: GERI ELLIFF Frankie: NICK WOMMACK Wink Winkler: ALAN CLOWER Stationmaster: DANA GONSALVES Addie: GRIFFIN GREENE Studio Engineer: CHRISTIAN FERRIS End Credits: FEDERAL STONECIPHER “The Librarian of Coreyville” Theme composed and performed by DR. ROSS BERNHAR

We're back! At long last, the 4th installment of NADI is here and ready to enjoy! 1st & 3rd features: Rated G for General Audiences 2nd feature: Rated PG for Parental Guidance due to mild adult language 1. TURNBUCKLE TELEVISION CARTEL PRESENTS: "IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST" Your all-new prescription for laughter! Starring: Darren Rockhold, George Hatfield, Omar Lopez, Nancy Gaugler, Derek Rhein and Angela Young 2. JAKE DIMES, RANGE DETECTIVE Chapter Four: "Arrested!" Jake gets taken in by the Sheriff of Prickly Pear; we learn what happens to Briar Buck. Starring: Glenn Higbee, Darren Rockhold, Glenn Hascall, Evy Elizondo, Debby Leal-Ramirez, Joe Stofko, Jeff Niles, Dana Gonsalves, Mark Bruzee, Kristen DiMercurio and Nancy Bueler 3. PULP-POURRI THEATRE S4 E4: "ARSON PLUS" by Dashiell Hammett Hammett's first story featuring The Continental Op, from 1923! A rollicking jaunt through arson, murder and some other crimes! Starring: Cannonball Kelly, special guest Ed Champion, Pete Lutz, Alan Clower, Austin Hanna, Skeet

I'm happy to report that progress has been made on the latest Narada Audio Drive-In episode, and I'll be able (if my luck holds out) to launch it NEXT SUNDAY! Meantime, please enjoy this offering of our funny bits from Season 2 (the second helping)!

As I continue working on the many projects I've foolishly gotten involved in (but wouldn't miss for the world), I want to keep up my practice of releasing something every Sunday, because I hope you've all come to expect it and depend on it. This week's offering is part 1 of S2's line-up of fictitious commercials and special features, and I hope you will enjoy them as much as, if not more than, S1's offerings in this same vein. We've got more of your favorite features, like the Philboyd Studge Interviews, Emergency Apothecary, the Bix Bixby Book Review, and very special trailers from your friends at Repellent Pictures and the Turnbuckle Television Cartel! Part 2 next week! Meantime, enjoy!

  As I am still working on several projects at once, one of which is the newest episode of Narada Audio Drive-In, I almost forgot to load something for your podcast feed, dear friends! Here is part 2 of our S1 compilation of the special features and fictitious commercials from Pulp-Pourri Theatre!  One of the other projects is an all-new serial planned for release in S5, called "Lola, Queen of the Circus". I am currently working on the edits for Chapter 4, and so far things are looking very exciting! I'm writing now because February is NADSWRIM, the National Audio Drama Script Writing Month. It was during this month two years ago that I wrote "Jake Dimes, Range Detective" (most of it, anyway), and I hope to get quite a bit of this new serial written during February, while still living up to my commitment of bringing you Episode 4 of NADI. Meantime, enjoy this offering from the past, and look for part 1 of S2's compilation next week!

Everybody loves to hear the words, "We'll be back with more Pulp-Pourri Theatre, after this important message," because that means it's comedy time! Yes, here are the commercials for fictitious products and special features from the very first season of PPT. We had kind of a rocky start with these, but once we got to S1 E4, we really hit our stride. Please enjoy these comedy treats and tidbits, and watch for Part 2, coming next week! 

Originally released 3/27/15, "This Guy Walks Into a Bar" is an original play written by guest playwright Mike Murphy. This is Episode 6 of Season 2 of "Pulp-Pourri Theatre", an anthology series created in the style of Old-Time Radio. Adapted, Directed and Produced by Pete Lutz, and starring the Narada Radio Company. Certain music passages by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com, and by the Water Tower Bucket Boys. All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain. Commercials for fictitious products were written and produced by Pete Lutz. CONGRATULATIONS to Playwright Mike Murphy and the cast of this episode, for their mutual wins in the 2015 Audio Verse Awards! Mike won for Best Writing in an Original, Long-Form, Stand-Alone Production, and the Episode itself won for Best Original, Long-Form, Stand-Alone Drama! CAST: SEAN FITZGERALD: Bo Kratz MATT WILSON: Christian Ferris MEBLA: Nancy Bueler MR. MARKS: Jack Ward OFFICER MacGILLICUDDY: Nick Wommack

Here it is, the fourth and final round of the fake commercials and special features from Season 3 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre! The little gems of comedy from the twisted mind of show creator Pete Lutz are presented here in no particular order, guaranteed to entertain the way they did the first time you heard 'em! It's about 18 minutes of sheer ridiculosity! All commercials and special features are conceived and written by Pete Lutz, with the exception of "Happy Endig's Massage & Spa" in this mini-sode, which was conceived and written by Mark Hacala (and performed by my son, Derek Lutz).

Here it is, the third round of the fake commercials and special features from Season 3 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre! The little gems of comedy from the twisted mind of show creator Pete Lutz are presented here in no particular order, guaranteed to entertain the way they did the first time you heard 'em! Parts 3 is at 30 min. or so, so I'm not identifying it as a "mini-sode", but Part 4 will run at about 17 min, so I will be. Starring various members of the Narada Radio Company. We hope your New Year's month is going swimmingly! Part 4 will be coming your way next week.  

Here it is, the second round of the fake commercials and special features from Season 3 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre! The little gems of comedy from the twisted mind of show creator Pete Lutz are presented here in no particular order, guaranteed to entertain the way they did the first time you heard 'em! Parts 2 and 3 are at 30 min. or so each so I'm not identifying them as "mini-sodes". Starring various members of the Narada Radio Company. We hope your New Year is going swimmingly! Part 3 will be coming your way next week.

Here it is, the first round of the fake commercials and special features from Season 3 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre! The little gems of comedy from the twisted mind of show creator Pete Lutz are presented here in no particular order, guaranteed to entertain the way they did the first time you heard 'em! Starring various members of the Narada Radio Company. Happy New Year! Part 2 will be coming your way in January 2017.

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. HERE'S OUR LINEUP: BIX BIXBY BOOK REVIEW (Dickens's "A Christmas Carol") CAST: CARMEN MYLANTA: Melody Gaines BIX BIXBY: Nick Wommack CAVALRY CORPORAL: Austin Hanna CAVALRY COLONEL: Pete Lutz   JAKE DIMES CHAP. 3 CAST: ANNOUNCER: Glenn Higbee JAKE: Dana Gonsalves BRIAR BUCK: Austin Beach SHERIFF CONROY: Jeff Niles CHRIS GREENSLATE: Kristin DiMercurio HICKAM: Tommy Gragg MOLLY: Nancy Bueler CHICK: Gene Giggy COOK: Paul J. Patterson BRAX: Bill Hollweg JOE: Mark Kalita COWBOY 1: Dayn Leonardson COWBOY 2: Owen McCuen ADDITIONAL VOICES: Skeeter Ullman, Pete Lutz   PULP-POURRI THEATRE S4 E3: A CHRISTMAS CORNUCOPIA CAST: 1. SCROOGE & MARLEY'S REUNION: Pete Lutz, Micah Blain, Jason D. Johnson, Ross Bernhardt, Julio Herrera 2. Robert Frost's STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING: Lisa

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: 1. (G) The Consumer Review: Just in time for Christmas, our consumer reviewer, Armhurst Suyderhoud, brings to our attention a child’s plaything with potential hazards. 2. (PG-L) Jake Dimes, Range Detective - Chapter 2: "Taming the Man-Killer" Jake attempts to impress his boss and win over the opinions of his fellow ranch hands, by performing a dangerous task. Music by Pete Lutz and Ross Bernhardt. 3. (PG-LV) 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. Music by Tom Parsons. PPT Theme by Rich We

Orig. rel. 12/18/14, "Karpen" was adapted from the Pulp Fiction story by Robert Neal Leath. This was Episode 3 of Season 2 of "Pulp-Pourri Theatre", an anthology series created in the style of Old-Time Radio. This is a contemporary retelling of the 16th-century "Wandering Jew" legend, set during Christmastime, 1938. Adapted, Directed and Produced by Pete Lutz, and starring the Narada Radio Company. All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain. Commercials for fictitious products were written and produced by Pete Lutz. ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala JOHN ALBERTSON/KARPEN/STURMER: Pete Lutz JACK MURPHY: Christian Ferris SILVERSTEIN: Jack Ward BRENDA KARPEN: Tanja Milojevic ELEVATOR BOY/COP: Kyle Bauer BAHKMETEFF/CALLIERI: Dana Gonsalves TAGUCHI: Skeeter Ullman TELEPHONE VOICE #1: Nancy Gaugler TELEPHONE VOICE #2: Bubba Jones

Orig. rel. 9/11/15, "The Shadow's Legacy" is an original play by Pete Lutz, as an homage to the original Shadow radio series, based on characters appearing in those programs. This was Episode 9 of 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. Commercials for fictitious products were written and produced by Pete Lutz.  THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, AS A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE ORIGINAL, AND NO INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED.   CAST: ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala MONTY CRANSTON: Austin Hanna LAMONT CRANSTON: Pete Lutz MARGO LANE: Kendra Womack TRAIN CONDUCTOR: Micah R. Blain TRAIN PORTER: Gene Giggy GINNY WOOD: Alisha Strand-Mueller THREE THUGS: Derek Rhein (1), Pete Lutz (2 & 3) WALTER KONTREIT: Dana Gonsalves COCKTAIL PARTY HOSTESS: Aileen Corpos DR. SERGEI DE