Here’s an interesting LINK. A Google Video archived interview with William Shatner done for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation (yep, that’s the Emmys). “Video?!” you ask. Yes, but in the interview Shatner talks for a few minutes about his early Radio Drama career and what it takes to change an Eastern Canadian accent into Federation Standard English accent. The Shat is totally Airwolf!
Great news everyone! The gifts are coming in fast and furious, and this one’s a real beaut. It seems the good folks at XM Radio’s SONIC THEATER have created a special offer for our benefit! By ordering three months of XM service via the link pictured below you will get one of two styles of XM Radio Recievers for FREE! The FREE models usually cost between $50 and $100.00 in stores so this is a very sweet deal. To get it type in the special XM website link into your browser URL field, it’s the link pictured in the image below, hit enter and when prompted enter the special email code pictured on the image. Deluxe model recievers are also available at a discounted prices. The promotion expires at the end of December so snap it up while you can. Bear in mind you need to purchase a minimum of three months XM Radio subscription (@ about $13.00 per month). It isn’t at this time known whether this offer will work for Canada, but even if it does bear in mind that Sonic Theater is not yet included in the XM Satellite Radio’s Canadian service. You lucky, lucky Americans!
From our friends at Great Northern Audio Theatre!:
Dear Friends and Listeners:
The rogue comet, Skippy, is headed right for Big City. Who are you going to call? Ok, you called them and they weren’t home–who else are you going to call? That’s right SuperPal. “SuperPal: The Saving of the World” is the story of the plucking of Big City from total disaster told through press conferences and in-depth interviews with the people who say they knew SuperPal best: His agent, his girlfriend, and some other people.
SuperPal was recorded in July, 2005 live at CONVergence 2005 Science Fiction Convention in Bloomington, MN. We didn’t even know we were making fun of FEMA in this 28-minute audio satire, but sometimes you get lucky and get ahead of the curve.
At the last Great Northern Audio Theatre Board of Directors meeting Brian said, “We couldn’t even give away this show, if we tried.”
“Sure we could,” said Jerry. “We’ll just let them download it.”
“For free?”
“What the hay,” reflected Jerry.
“You’re killing me here, Jerry, you’re killing me,” said Brian.
So, for a limited time only (from now until Christmas) Click here and download our SuperPal MP3 files and enjoy. Be sure to download the credits PDF, so you’ll know who did what.
Prove Brian wrong.
Prove Jerry right (he usually is).
And download SuperPal: The Saving of the World” today.
A very Merry Christmas.
For Free.
Thanks,
Great Northern Audio Theatre
Nightmares on Congress Street – Part 5
By Rocky Coast Radio Theatre; Performed by a Full Cast
2 CD’s – 2 hours [AUDIO DRAMA]
Publisher: Rocky Coast Radio Theatre
Published: 2005
Themes: / Horror / Science Fiction / Murder / Government / Spirits /
Here’s another top-notch title from Rocky Coast Radio Theatre out of Maine. It contains seven dramatized horror tales:
The Demon of the Gibbet by Fitz-James O’Brien
A horror poem, very nicely rendered.
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, adapted by Patrick Bradley
A modern adaptation of Poe’s classic story. Nightmares on Congress Street, Part IV contained Poe’s “A Cask of Amontillado” presented traditionally – this one is also excellent, but the script updates the story to a modern setting.
Retroactive Anti-Terror by Alex Irvine, adapted by William Dufris
This science fiction story portrays a different type of horror – a future where people are prosecuted for what they might do. Alex Irvine’s original story appeared in Salon.com in 2004. The story makes a clear political statement which people from all viewpoints would benefit from hearing.
Much A-Zoo About Nothing written and performed by Michael Duffy
A humorous song in which a guy goes to a zoo and encounters “ten green men with super suits on”.
The Wind by Ray Bradbury, adapted by William Dufris
It starts when Alan calls Herb on the phone obviously very nervous. After a little prodding by Herb, Alan reveals that it’s the wind he’s so worried about, and the tense story takes off from there. Bradbury probably has more stories available as audio drama than any other author, and this wonderful adaptation has me hunting for more.
The Door Below by Hugh B. Cave, adapted by William Dufris
Another good horror story that takes place mostly in a lighthouse… ghosts, anyone?
The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft, adapted by William Dufris
This is my favorite of the collection. Dufris and crew perfectly capture the creepy horror of Lovecraft’s original story.
Nightmares on Congress Street V is the second title I’ve heard from Rocky Coast, and I’m convinced that they are one of the top current producers of audio drama. With first-rate acting, the careful placing of sound effects, very good music, and fantastic scripts, these stories capture and hold tight. I can’t recommend this title highly enough for fans of audio drama and horror.
You can get this title from Paperback Digital, Tantor Media, Amazon, and Audible.
Posted by Scott D. Danielson
New podcasts of note:
Spaceship Radio
OTR, Old Time Radio, mostly from the 1950s, mostly X-Minus One. Besides the radio dramas the show’s host Andy Dome has started a wiki project to create new radio dramatizations.
YogRadio
A lengthy British podcast from Yog-Sothoth.com that mostly focuses on the Call Of Cthulhu role playing game. Their promo is absolutely hilarious!
Posted by Jesse Willis
There’s lots going on over at ZBS. First of all, they’ve started to podcast Ruby 1! If you haven’t heard Ruby, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of this opportunity to hear one of the most unique and wonderful radio shows in existence. Click here to get ZBS’s front page, which tells you all about how to get the podcast.
ZBS has recently started to sell some of their titles in downloadable MP3 format. Details are also on the ZBS front page. And check this out – 90 Second Cellphone Chillin’ Theatre. Running to check one out now.
ZBS is an excellent place to get your audio drama. Take a look at their catalog if you get a chance. Thanks to Chris for the heads-up!
Posted by Scott D. Danielson