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David’s in the zeppelin on a manhunt this week, but enjoy a word from one of our newest sponsors. See you next week David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Music performed by Iain MacKinnon. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

In anticipation of our first original season of Incomparable Radio Theater coming later this year, we’re re-presenting the material from the two previous radio theater episodes of The Incomparable as a sort of “season zero.” In this episode, Timmy Preston and the Galaxy Scouts discover a mysterious stowaway and The Fog and Margo encounter a man and some menhirs. Plus: Carl Phillips and The Gotham News Roundup. Season 0, Episode 1 David J. Loehr with Andy Ihnatko, Steve Lutz, Monty Ashley, Dan Moren, Philip Michaels, Dan Frakes, John Siracusa, Glenn Fleishman, Sarah Barbour, Ben Boychuk and Scott McNulty Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen Lex Friedman as FQN Announcer Philip Michaels as Carl Phillips Dan Frakes as Sports Announcer John Siracusa as Howie Koch TIMMY PRESTON, GALAXY SCOUT Andy Ihnatko as Announcer Steve Lutz as Timmy Preston Monty Ashley as Scoutmaster Greene Serenity Caldwell as Jane Witten Jamie and Julian Snell as Scouts Andy and Bobby Dan Moren as Angus MacHeath THE FOG: “Sing a Song… of Murder” Steve Lutz as Announcer Dan Moren as St. Clair / The Fog Glenn Fleishman as Seldon Harris III Serenity Caldwell as Margo Drummond Sarah Barbour as Woman Ben Boychuk as Man Scott McNulty as Guard Steve Lutz as Guard 2 Philip Michaels as Coffee Man Lisa Schmeiser as Coffee Woman Monty Ashley as Caterer and the Spoiler Horn as The Foghorn SLIM SKINNER AND THE COWHANDS OF THE RANGE: “Conference of Fear” David J. Loehr as The Cowhand Steve Lutz as Old Prospector 1 Monty Ashley as Old Prospector 2 Jason Snell as Old Prospector 3 Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Tesla and Dot meet Jules Verne and Georges Seurat; Jenny Lane tries to sort through a series of red herrings in order to find a murderer. Plus, Melkot Elevators and Grantham Manor Tea Biscuits. Season 0, Episode 2 David J. Loehr with Jason Snell, Serenity Caldwell, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty, Greg Knauss, Steve Lutz, John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Monty Ashley, Lisa Schmeiser, Andy Ihnatko, Lex Friedman, Sarah Barbour and John Moltz Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST Lex Friedman as FQN Announcer TWO-FISTED TALES OF TESLA: “Mr. Verne and the Clockwork Zeppelin” Jason Snell as Announcer Serenity Caldwell as Dot Glenn Fleishman as Nikola Tesla Scott McNulty as Guard Andy Ihnatko as Georges Seurat Lex Friedman as Elevator Salesman John Moltz as Jules Verne Lex Friedman as Ned Sarah Barbour as Mysterious Woman JENNY LANE, GIRL DETECTIVE: “The Secret of the Red Herring Murder Clue” Lex Friedman as Announcer Andy Ihnatko as Gerald Hopcock Serenity Caldwell as Jenny Lane Lisa Schmeiser as Trudy Scott McNulty as Percival Lane Greg Knauss as Officer Murphy Steve Lutz as Detective McNulty John Siracusa as Butler Dan Moren as Lord Steve Lutz as Lady Jason Snell as Dowager Monty Ashley as Reed Harriman Lisa Schmeiser as Rita Hopcock Dan Moren as Rodney Harrigan Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

A roller-derby champion discovers what it means to be a legend; Canadian separatists threaten a ship on New Year’s Eve, and only The Fog and Margo can stop them. Brought to you by Cornet Blue Disposable Facial Tissue and Chock Full Of Coffee. Season 0, Episode 3 David J. Loehr with Philip Michaels, Lisa Schmeiser, Serenity Caldwell, Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST Lex Friedman as FQN Announcer THE SPOOKY TWIST: “Gifts of the Maggie” David J. Loehr as Announcer Philip Michaels as Nicky Meredith Serenity Caldwell as Roxy Crusher/Bernadette Cardiff Lex Friedman as Cornet Blue Announcer John Siracusa as Angelic P.A. Announcer Lisa Schmeiser as Mags Malone THE FOG: “They Shoot Horuses, Don’t They?” Steve Lutz as The Fog Announcer Dan Moren as Simeon St. Clair / The Fog Serenity Caldwell as Margo Drummond Jason Snell as Winston Wold-Newton Jessie Char as Fleur de Maisonneuve Scott Simpson as Dav Charest Philip Michaels as Canadian Truck Driver Lisa Schmeiser as Canadian Waitress John Siracusa as French Henchman and the Spoiler Horn as The Foghorn Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Paul Citron runs into a holy mess in postwar Vienna; Marjorie, Milo, and Rudolph venture deep into Finland’s interior to find a magic item and discover an old friend. Plus, regular holiday updates from Carl Phillips and the Gotham News Roundup. Brought to you by Kleinman’s House of Music and Bushmill-Schmichaels Distillery. The Lives of Paul Citron; Marjorie Carter David J. Loehr with Lex Friedman, Serenity Caldwell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz, Scott McNulty, John Moltz, Andy Ihnatko, Moisés Chiullán, Merlin Mann and Dan Moren Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST THE LIVES OF PAUL CITRON: “No Room at Vienna” Edited by David J. Loehr David J. Loehr as Paul Citron Lex Friedman as Announcer John Moltz as Father Holcroft Moisés Chiullan as Frau Kitzel Amy Wratchford as Sophia Delacroix Andy Ihnatko as Soothing, Anonymous Announcer Scott McNulty as Patient Steve Lutz as Patient’s Wife Moisés Chiullan as Karl Rainer Tony Sindelar as Gunter Schein Steve Lutz as Sgt. Belko Merlin Mann as Totenkopf and Christopher Breen as Anton Karas MARJORIE CARTER, FREELANCE ADVENTURESS: Chapters 5 and 6 Edited by Jason Snell Dan Moren as Announcer Steve Lutz as Milo Serenity Caldwell as Marjorie Carter Monty Ashley as Rudolf Dritte Scott McNulty as Finnish Henchman Andy Ihnatko as Elias Lane Steve Lutz as Lumberjack Lex Friedman as Bushmill-Schmichaels Announcer GOTHAM NEWS ROUNDUP Philip Michaels as Carl Phillips Jason Snell as Dutchie Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

In a special holiday episode, Dot and Nik run into an unexpected set of fellow time travelers. And Dot is confronted with memories of her own Christmas past. Brought to you by Lohengrin Beer. "Too Many Telsas" David J. Loehr with Glenn Fleishman, Serenity Caldwell, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST Lex Friedman as FQN Announcer Jason Snell as Announcer Serenity Caldwell as Dot Glenn Fleishman as Nikola Tesla (x5) Lisa Schmeiser as Polina Ochichornya Erika Ensign as Eileen O’Toole Steve Lutz as Beer Drinker Scott McNulty as Kassuq Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Did you know that we’re releasing a season of Incomparable Radio Theater in 2015? It’s true! In fact, right now we are rehearsing the script on the Incomparable Zeppelin… let’s listen, shall we? Previewing our 2015 season David J. Loehr with Serenity Caldwell, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser, Steve Lutz, Jason Snell, Tony Sindelar, Dan Moren, Monty Ashley, Philip Michaels, Scott McNulty and John Siracusa Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Live from the Layers design conference in San Francisco, this is a new performance of original material from the Incomparable Radio Theater! (And yes, a full season of Incomparable Radio Theater is coming your way later this year.) Live from San Francisco David J. Loehr with Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullán, Antony Johnston, Dan Moren and Jason Snell Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Featuring: Serenity Caldwell as Woman, Park Droid, Tate Jessie Char as Blueberry Moises Chiullan as Scoutmaster Songh Michael B. Johnson as Dr. Chuck Antony Johnston as Chief Design Officer David J. Loehr as Dave, Timmy Preston, Manicule, Coffee Singer Jonathan Mann as Man, Jason, Robot Lincoln Dan Moren as Announcer Allen Pike as Babbage Karen Pike as Woman, Penelope, Tate Jason Snell as FQN Announcer, Scoutmaster Greene, Beer Announcer, Jacobus Additional material by Antony Johnston. Guitar by Jonathan Mann. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Season Premiere: An “old friend” of Scoutmaster Greene’s makes trouble for Timmy and the Galaxy Scouts. "Timmy Preston: Galaxy Scout", "Who Shot Merlin?" David J. Loehr Sponsors Mailroute: Save yourself from spam, viruses, and bounced emails—whatever those are—and get 10% for the lifetime of your account. Jumping Jupiter Hot Chocolate: The cocoa sensation that’s out of this world. The Butter Zone: Your one-stop shop for all your butter needs. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST Philip Michaels as your announcer David J. Loehr as Paul Citron Moises Chiullan as O. Leo Leahy TIMMY PRESTON, GALAXY SCOUT Andy Ihnatko as Announcer Monty Ashley as Scoutmaster Greene Steve Lutz as Timmy Preston Jason Snell as JCN 3000 Julian Snell as Guildenstern Jamie Snell as Didi Tiffany Arment as Lady Moises Chiullan as Scoutmaster Songh Myke Hurley as Joachim Carina Lutz as Gogo WHO SHOT MERLIN?: “All’s Fair in Love and Murder” Philip Mozolak as Announcer Merlin Mann as Merlin Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

When a bank robber vanishes in a mysterious phenomenon, the Sky Mounties go from the frying pan into the flyer! "Sky Mounties", "There You Are" David J. Loehr Sponsors Mailroute: Save yourself from spam, viruses, and bounced emails and get 10% for the lifetime of your account. Holland Oats - Made in the traditional Dutch style! Sullivan’s Shoes - Shoes in larger sizes, for him. Eau de Canada - When you want to smell like your home and native land. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen CAST SKY MOUNTIES: “The Adventure of the Saskatoon Two-Step” Warren Frey as Airplane Mechanic Leo Laporte as Announcer Erika Ensign as Bank Teller David J. Loehr as Black Jacques Petanque Scott McNulty as Guard 1 Chris Burgess as Guard 2 Rene Ritchie as Hamilton “Ham” Conrad Guy English as Guy “Guy” Phillippe Stephen Schapansky as Inspector Farthing Georgia Dow as Penny Farthing THERE YOU ARE: “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” Steve Lutz as Announcer David J. Loehr as Robert W. Service Serenity Caldwell as Louella Monty Ashley as Mr. White Jason Snell as Miner Steve Lutz as McGrew EISENHOWER VARIETY HOUR Lex Friedman as Announcer Dan Sturm as Wally Berman Joseph Rosensteel as Woody Philip Michaels as General Eisenhower COMMERCIALS Stephen Hackett as Shoe Customer 1 Casey Liss as Shoe Customer 2 Dan Frakes as Curling Announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

A prominent fashion designer is murdered, and his model girlfriend is the prime suspect. But when Doll Tearsheet begins to pull on one thread, the whole case starts to unravel… "Doll Tearsheet, Private Eyeful" David J. Loehr Sponsors Mailroute: Save yourself from spam, viruses, and bounced emails and get 10% for the lifetime of your account. Wilhelm Aluminum: Making a better future by making the future better. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen DOLL TEARSHEET, PRIVATE EYEFUL: “Stiletto for a Heel” David J. Loehr as Jean-Richard Dimanche Kate Glasheen as Announcer Amy Wratchford as Doll Tearsheet John Siracusa as Johnny Serenity Caldwell as Sassé Lamour Monty Ashley as Capt. von Flanagan Dan Moren as Big Eddie Lisa Schmeiser as Waitress Andy Ihnatko as Rocco “Rococo” Baroque Scott McNulty as Benny Erika Ensign as Jessica St. Hutchinson Lauren Snell as Assistant John Moltz as Nicholas D’Indy and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Tesla and Dot’s visit to Erwin Schrödinger at Princeton in 1934 is interrupted by a series of unexpected visitors. Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla David J. Loehr Sponsors Mailroute: Save yourself from spam, viruses, and bounced emails and get 10% for the lifetime of your account. Lohengrin Beer: Make it right, make it tonight, let it be Lohengrin! Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen TWO-FISTED TALES OF TESLA Jason Snell as Announcer Glenn Fleishman as Nikola Tesla Serenity Caldwell as Dot Karen Pike as Elsa Moisés Chiullan as Erwin Schrödinger Aleen Simms as Helga Scholle McFarland as Einstein’s Secretary David J. Loehr as Eli Cummings Marisa McClellan as Anna Schrödinger and introducing Rocket as Milton “The Tigers Roar” by David J. Loehr, arranged and performed by Christopher Breen SKY MOUNTIES Leo Laporte as Sky Mounties Announcer Georgia Dow as Penny Farthing Steven Schapansky as Inspector Farthing David J. Loehr as McKenzie and Philip Michaels, your announcer Chris Breen on his musical contribution to this episode Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Princeton, 1934: Tesla’s got amnesia, Schrodinger’s colleague has become a Mandroid, and Dot and a cat are trapped in the box with a robot…or not…wait… We seem to have misplaced the conclusion to last week’s episode. Please enjoy this rare episode of The Go On Show from our sister service in the UK. Thank you. From the FQN Home Service David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Written, edited, and almost everything else by David J. Loehr. Cast: Kate Glasheen as Riding Hood with Travis Bedard Christopher Breen Moises Chiullan Antony Johnston David J. Loehr Steve Lutz Gregory Maupin Jason Snell Austin Tichenor, as her Merry Men and Serenity Caldwell as the Farm Wife Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Tesla and Schrödinger try to track down a quartet of Mandroids on the Princeton campus, while Dot and Milton journey to the center of the Teslalator to evade a rogue Mandroid hand. Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla, Part 2 David J. Loehr Sponsors Quatermass Inc. - Don’t half-mass it. Quatermass it. Lohengrin Beer - Choose your beer… wisely. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen TWO-FISTED TALES OF TESLA Glenn Fleishman as Nikola Tesla Serenity Caldwell as Dot Karen Pike as Elsa Moisés Chiullan as Erwin Schrödinger Aleen Simms as Helga David J. Loehr as Eli Cummings Marisa McClellan as Anna Schrödinger Christopher Breen as Tigertail 1 Jason Snell as Announcer, Tigertail 2 Brian Hamilton as Student and introducing Rocket as Milton “The Tigers Roar” and “Going Back to Old Nassau” by David J. Loehr, arranged and performed by Christopher Breen and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Commander Jetpack rescues a mysterious man from peril in the skies before meeting his yet-more-mysterious partner and battling peril beneath the waves! Commander Jetpack David J. Loehr Sponsors Wilhelm Aluminum - Making a better future by making the future better. Ahoyhoy - An amazing artificial intelligence that answers the questions you want to ask. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen COMMANDER JETPACK Moises Chiullan as Announcers Andy Ihnatko as Commander Jetpack Karen Pike as Miss Shannon Sudderth as Cookie Erika Ensign as Bettie Tiffany Arment as Stevie Jason Snell as Newsman John Siracusa as Johnny Onnaspot Dan Moren as John Burr Serenity Caldwell as Felicity David Sparks as Doctor Ecks Commercial interruptions featuring Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr, Lex Friedman, Myke Hurley, Karen Pike, and Dave Wiskus. and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

When her sidekick Milo is kidnapped, Marjorie Carter embarks on a car chase through the wilds of Ireland to uncover an ancient mystery. Marjorie Carter, Freelance Adventuress David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen MARJORIE CARTER, FREELANCE ADVENTURESS Dan Moren as Announcer Serenity Caldwell as Marjorie Carter Jessie Char as Lily Steve Lutz as Milo John Moltz as Belloq James Thomson as Angus MacInnes Chip Sudderth as Henchman WHO SHOT MERLIN Philip Mozolak as Announcer Merlin Mann as Merlin and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

In old Quebec, Paul Citron meets an old friend, winds up with an F, taunts a new friend, and makes out like a bandit—if the old friend can be believed… The Many Lives of Paul Citron David J. Loehr Sponsors Nikola Lozenges - They’re wireless! Show Notes & Links Written and Edited by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen PAUL CITRON: “F for Frame” David J. Loehr as Paul Citron Lex Friedman as Announcer Serenity Caldwell as Lilo Tony Sindelar as Lobby Boy Philip Michaels as Olivier St. Laurence Commercial interruptions featuring Glenn Fleishman, Philip Michaels, John Siracusa, and David J. Loehr. and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

When last we left Marjorie Carter, she was on the trail of her kidnapped sidekick, Milo, en route to Connemara and the mysterious Candle of Nuada. Also, if you’re curious about Charles Babbage’s analytical engine, There You Are! [This ends our run for 2015. See you in December for a Christmas special.] "Marjorie Carter", "There You Are" David J. Loehr Sponsors Bushmill-O’Schmichaels Irish Whiskey: When mere retribution isn’t nearly enough. Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced and edited by Jason Snell Original music by Christopher Breen MARJORIE CARTER, FREELANCE ADVENTURESS Dan Moren as Announcer Serenity Caldwell as Marjorie Carter Jessie Char as Lily Steve Lutz as Milo John Moltz as Belloq James Thomson as Angus MacInnes Chip Sudderth as Henchman THERE YOU ARE Steve Lutz as Announcer Allen Pike as Charles Babbage Serenity Caldwell as McMahon Karen Pike as Tate Unexpected Visitors as Themselves and Philip Michaels, your announcer Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

On their way to a science fair, Timmy and the Galaxy Scouts find themselves instead in the World of Tomorrow…or many worlds of many tomorrows… and yesterdays… not to mention the Happiest Place in the Galaxy…or is it? With our heroes scattered across time and space, will any of them be home in time for Christmas? Stay tuned! Christmas Special 2015 David J. Loehr Sponsors Jumping Jupiter Hot Chocolate — Made with cocoa and chili pepper, just like the Aztecs used to drink! Show Notes & Links Written by David J. Loehr Directed by Serenity Caldwell Produced by Jason Snell Edited by Jason Snell and David J. Loehr Original music by Christopher Breen Philip Michaels as Incomparable Radio Theater Announcer Lex Friedman as Finley Quality Network Announcer Andy Ihnatko as Timmy Preston Announcer Steve Lutz as Timmy Preston Monty Ashley as Scoutmaster Greene Kate Glasheen as Sarah Sidney Serenity Caldwell as Penelope Steven Schapansky as Alex Michael B. Johnson as Dr. Chuck David J. Loehr as Galt Sidney Travis Bedard as Benjamin Vultan Pierce Jason Snell as Arcturus Erika Ensign as Jasmine Scott McNulty as Dungeon Master Lisa Schmeiser as Beatrix Austin Tichenor as Harold Hill Lauren Snell as Marian Moises Chiullan as Scoutmaster Songh Robot voices by Monty Ashley, Jason Snell, Glenn Fleishman, David J. Loehr, Moises Chiullan. Commercial interruptions by the Incomparable Radio Theater players, featuring Iain MacKinnon as Donald Wenceslas. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin declare things in Philadelphia on a date that will live in infamy. A patriotic interlude David J. Loehr with Steve Lutz, Andy Ihnatko and Travis Bedard Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.