Moonlight Audio Theatre

As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in. YOUR ANNOUNCER: Andy Hartson-Bowyer

TWELVE CHIMES, IT'S MIDNIGHT, EPISODE 10: "On the Prowl" Do you wear headphones while walking alone at night? They're a great way to immerse oneself in the music, but watch out, they're also a great way to tune out that threat walking right behind you! Join us for the story of an oddball scientist and a curious woman looking for answers, in the play 'On the Prowl'. CREDITS: Writer/Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy Narrator: Josh Horowitz Sarah Perlroth: Beth Abdallah Dr. Ripley: Matty Stone Sinister Stranger: Ryan Galiotto Additional Cat Sounds: Kiley Brokaw

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS episode 56, part 2: We conclude this special, extended, two-part episode! Special guest John Tefteller is armed with more terrific stories about Groucho Marx and his zany brothers, plus we learn how John himself started working for Groucho at the tender age of 15! (Part 1 was last week, in case you missed it.) SPECIAL NOTE: At the behest of Mr. T, we've removed a special announcement about the release of some "new" Marxian material, so you'll hear a 5-second gap at that point. Don't turn away, just wait 5 seconds and the show will continue!

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS, ep 10: "Dragon's Teeth Prospects" The fantasy adventure series by David Ian continues! A mercenary band in the region of Villi auditions one of its prospects for membership. While Hothead the prospect thinks he is worthy, company Swordmaster Bulwark makes it evident that the pledge needs to learn more before becoming a member. Written and performed by David Ian.

DOCTOR WHO THE FINAL GAME EPISODE 6: In the penultimate installment of this fan-fiction series, While the Brigadier searches for Jo Jones and the Metebelis III Crystal on Earth, and Sarah Jane seeks the Thals to defeat the Daleks on Skaro, the Doctor discovers the horrific truth of the Master's ultimate conquest of the cosmos, and the terrible price he must pay to defeat his greatest enemy.  Starring: Doctor Who - Marshall Tankersley The Master - Terry Cooper Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Tony J Fyler Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah Wheatley Mike Yates - Johnny Robinson Sgt Benton - Richard Gurl Liz Shaw - Denise Sutton Jo Jones - Julia Eve Sam Jackson - Lee Rawlings Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe - Mark McManus Dalek, Cybermen, Ogron Voices- James Hart Ice Warrior Voices - Gareth Severn Tarbec - Anthony Medeiros Latep - David Llewellyn Malatesta The President of the Council - Jon Kolchak Pertwee Cardinal Goth - Jerry Kokich Incognito Time Lord - Owen McCuen The Chancellor - Pete Lutz Under-Coordinator Sleipnir - Meryl Herbert Network Voice - Laurinda Hartt Fournier Sgt Osgood - Stephen McGrane Corporal Carol Bell - Natalie Chisholm Corporal Maisie Hawk - Lillian Rachel Lieutenant Samantha Thompson - Zoe Jenkins

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, Episode 5: We continue to celebrate the late, great Bill Hollweg with his exciting audio adaptation of the 1970 sci-fi film. In episode 5, General Ursus and his Gorilla legions move ever closer to war. Brent, at the insistence of Nova, goes to Cornelius and Zira's home only to be surprised by Dr. Zaius! While in other developments, General George S. Patton has some extreme opinions on the relationship between Director Burton and Dr. Hasslein. CAST: LAWGIVER/CORNELIUS: MARK KALITA BRENT: COLIN SNOW ZIRA: NATASHA LATHROP URSUS: PAUL MANNERING ZAIUS: GARETH PRESTON VORGO/NEWSCASTER: Jack Hosley BRAGA: Bill Hollweg GORILLA BOY: Brian Bochicco BURTON: Jeff Billard GEN. GEORGE S. PATTON:. W. Ralph Walters GEN. OMAR BRADLEY: Bruce Busby SOLDIER #1: Jack Ward SOLDIER #2/MALCOLM MACDONALD: Seth Adam Sher VARIOUS SOLDIERS PATTON'S 3RD ARMY: Bill Hollweg, Jack Ward DR. OTTO HASSLEIN:Gary Cobbum NOVA: Gina Hollweg

As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in. YOUR ANNOUNCER: Andy Hartson-Bowyer

THE UNDEAD TRAIL: When Death Comes Uninvited, episode 5 This supernatural Western series, written by Craig Robotham, had its first four episodes released on Moonlight back in 2023. For some reason we failed to post episode 5, the conclusion of the story, but we're happy to do that now. We ask you to search the site by title to find and listen to the first four, if you haven't heard them already. In the exciting finale, Sheriff Jim Wilkes and his deputy Abe Farrow return to Liberty Gulch to be overrun by undead townsfolk. Jim awakens to find himself in quite a predicament.  Cast Narrator : Jason D Johnson  Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Annie Deemes: Ilana Labourine  Abe Farrow : Paul Arbisi  Dan Wilson : Rich Greene  Crow's Shadow : JV Torres  Clem and other townsfolk : Jeff Moon  Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering 

SEXAGONAL PHRASE - Episode 3 "Luck Eventually Runs Out" Written and Produced by Viktor Aurelius Synopsis: Having escaped from the Astral Casino disaster, our heroes rush to Barnard's Star and a nice Hotel. Lucy's father, the wanted "criminal" G'Una Voslo, arrives at the Casino too late to reunite with his daughter, but is instead reunited with someone from his past: Tharla J'Quantus. Lucy unwittingly agrees to be interviewed on the galactic news, dragging Bud Daniels - and also her father, into the limelight. Things get worse quickly, but you must listen to discover the details! It starred: Steve White as Schnarglav Lisa Michaud as Xarrissa O'Facto Deborah Adams as Lucy Sharp Jeff Niles as WAD-O Katie Loftin as WAD-U Gary Scales as Killa Joss Pete Lutz as Korpax Spawill Viktor Aurelius as Narzod Clamphor and Tokham C. Wayne Owens as Stiletto Cary Michael Ayers as G'Una Voslo aka Guy Sharp Jonithan Patrick Russell as Kreghono Katrina Clifford as Tharla J'Quantus Ted Wenskus as Bud Daniels Kat Waterflame as the Vulpes Voice Owen McCuen as Cardov Wence Merilee Robinson as Robo-Hunter

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 56: In part one of this very special extended installment of the long-running OTR discussion series, co-hosts Pete, Patte (pat) and Paul welcome guest programmer John Tefteller, a fellow OTR podcaster and a life-long collector of radio transcription discs – not to mention somebody who worked for Groucho Marx as a young man! John is sharing an episode of 'You Bet Your Life', as well as many wonderful stories about the Marx Brothers, and old radio in general. JOIN US NEXT WEEK FOR PART TWO! If you like OTR Essentials and have a suggestion for a future series we should discuss, please write us at our NEW email address: themoonlightaudiopodcast@gmail.com! If we take your suggestion, you'll be eligible for some cool Narada and Moonlight swag.

THE KITTEN: Another special audio-novelette from Pete Lutz, this tale by G. Frederic Pelham, Jr, is taken from the pages of Adventure magazine. It concerns a raiding party of British soldiers in World War I and their commander, all killed under curious circumstances. The story is told through reports and testimony of surviving military personnel.  With period musical recordings from the public domain.  

JAKE SAMPSON, Monster Hunter, 'The Roof Of the World', ep 2 In this fantasy series by the late Mark Kalita, a recent enemy rears his head and death soon follows. Can Jake and his friends make it to the ancient Buddhist lamasery to gain vital information that will lead them to the hidden city? And who watches their progress, waiting for the right time to strike? CAST : Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita Lucy Carter – Natasha Lathrop Hartford – David Sobkowiak Texas Holdum – Bill Hollweg Announcer – Elie Hirschman Dorothy Dyer ― Shannon Hilchie William Dyer ― Jack Ward Abbot Tiem-Po ― Gerald E Sobkowiak Longsang ― Paul Mannering Commandant ― Alan Sobkowiak Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio Gerhardt – Bruce Busby Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen

As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in. 

THE TABLE ROUND, Chapter 7: "Tales of Knights Errantry" In this well-crafted adaptation of the lives of King Arthur and his Knights, as all of Briton enjoys its first summer of peace in over twenty years, people travel far and wide to come for the king's wedding. But a land without war is not necessarily a land without adventure.

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON, episode 2: "The Lycanna Cometh". In this installment of Bill Hollweg's clever sword and sorcery series, Reyna the Red – proprietor of the Grog and Gryphon public house, and former Queen of the Pirates, has chanced upon some old friends bearing bad tidings! Among other things, she finds out that the Lycanna werewolf clan are on the move. The Actors in this production were: -Mark Bruzee as Sir Reginald de Mundershire -Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight -Pamela Dane as Octavia and Maria -John Dane as DeV'ralto -Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress -Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates -Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne -Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga -Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai -Josh Royston as The Duke of Wydenbog and Sir Reginald's Servants -Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves -And Introducing: -Draven Schoberg (age 6) as Anna -Caira Greenfield (age 5) as Ilyanna

MURDER STREET Episode 6 From the pen of prolific audio dramatist, Mark Slade, it's the continuing saga of the dystopian Blackout City and its number one denizen, Joe Smoke! CAST: Austin Beach as JOE SMOKE/VARIOUS VOICES Sarah Golding as LILLY/VARIOUS VOICES Atticus Jackson as HASHTAG Jeff Niles as MORTI Pete Lutz as MR. BINGO Snake as VARIOUS VOICES CREDIT NARRATION by Sharon O. Blumberg MUSIC BY CARPENTER'S NOTCH WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK SLADE

THE LONE RANGER, Episode 5: 'The Return of Butch Cavendish' From Misfits Audio and Jim Smagata comes a thrilling remake of the saga of the masked man and his great horse, Silver! In this exciting, emotional drama, we learn how the famous legend began! Featuring the voice talents of: Jon Specht as ANNOUNCER Joe Stofko as THUNDER MARTIN H Keith Lyons as BUTCH CAVENDISH Theodore Smagata as DAN REID Brian Finnegan as CAPTAIN REID Paul Lavelle, Murray Retread, Johnny T as the RANGERS Bear Schacht as COLLINS Christopher Stadther as SPARKS Johnny T. as TONTO and Jim Patton as THE LONE RANGER Producer and Editor: Capt. John Tadrzak Mixer and Sound Effects: Jim Smagata

CORPSES ON PARADE: an audio-novelette! Here's a blast from the past, narrated and produced in 2014 by our own Pete Lutz – r-r-r-ripped from the pages of the pulps, it's Corpses on Parade! In the high society circles of New York, men and women are suffering from lingering illnesses, and to save the woman he loves, one man tries to discover what's turning the wealthiest inhabitants of Manhattan into...the living dead!

As a continuing feature, we'll be posting, with our usual Sunday fare, a brief teaser for the following week's line-up! Please listen, won't you, and make plans to tune in. 

SONIC CINEMA PRODUCTIONS Presents: RETRO-ROCKETS - Spirit Drive Jack J. Ward's exciting Sci-Fi series continues with Spirit Drive, presented in the style of 20th-Century pulp fiction!  A space-ranger takes the final report of a scientist, on the death of his colleague on a far-distant moon. But was it, indeed, an accident? With the voices of: Joe Stofko - Tom Konkle - Jeff Billard - Lothar Tuppan Written by Jack J. Ward, produced by John Bell