Incomparable Radio Theater

Season 0, Episode 1 - 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. Host 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.

Season 0, Episode 2 - 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. Host 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.

Season 0, Episode 3 - 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. Host David J. Loehr with Philip Michaels, Lisa Schmeiser, Serenity Caldwell, Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

The Lives of Paul Citron; Marjorie Carter - 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. Host David J. Loehr with Lex Friedman, Serenity Caldwell, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz, Scott McNulty, John Moltz, Andy Ihnatko, Moisés Chiullan, Merlin Mann and Dan Moren.

"Too Many Telsas" - 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. Host David J. Loehr with Glenn Fleishman, Serenity Caldwell, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser and Jason Snell.

Previewing our 2015 season - 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? Host 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.

Live from San Francisco - 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.) Host David J. Loehr with Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullan, Antony Johnston, Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

"Sky Mounties", "There You Are" - When a bank robber vanishes in a mysterious phenomenon, the Sky Mounties go from the frying pan into the flyer! Host David J. Loehr.

"Doll Tearsheet, Private Eyeful" - 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… Host David J. Loehr.

Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla - Tesla and Dot’s visit to Erwin Schrödinger at Princeton in 1934 is interrupted by a series of unexpected visitors. Host David J. Loehr.

From the FQN Home Service - 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. Host David J. Loehr.

Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla, Part 2 - 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. Host David J. Loehr.

Commander Jetpack - Commander Jetpack rescues a mysterious man from peril in the skies before meeting his yet-more-mysterious partner and battling peril beneath the waves! Host David J. Loehr.

Marjorie Carter, Freelance Adventuress - When her sidekick Milo is kidnapped, Marjorie Carter embarks on a car chase through the wilds of Ireland to uncover an ancient mystery. Host David J. Loehr.

The Many Lives of Paul Citron - 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… Host David J. Loehr.

"Marjorie Carter", "There You Are" - 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.] Host David J. Loehr.

Christmas Special 2015 - 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! Host David J. Loehr.

A patriotic interlude - John Adams and Benjamin Franklin declare things in Philadelphia on a date that will live in infamy. Host David J. Loehr with Steve Lutz, Andy Ihnatko and Travis Bedard.

Live from Cincinnati, part one - In which our hero is confronted with another masked avenger, and Margo sees a Broadway show because she knows a guy. Recorded live at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Ohio, July 31, 2017. Host David J. Loehr.

Live from Cincinnati, part two - In which Margo does some detective work, and our hero seems to be missing in action…or is he? Recorded live at the Know Theatre, August 7, 2017 Host David J. Loehr.

Live from Cincinnati, part three - In which the Fog rolls in, and in, and in, and Maisie could use a lozenge. Recorded live at the Know Theatre, August 14, 2017 Host David J. Loehr.

A trailer! - Coming later in 2017… a new season of The Incomparable Radio Theater, including an adventure of the Full Fathom Five! Host David J. Loehr.

"Mahnke" and "Vallée de Nuit" - The show is back, if not the announcer, as David explores the lore around a doll museum at last, Steve hears voices, and we get the community news from a mysterious town in the French-Canadian desert. And just where is Phil anyway? Host David J. Loehr.

Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla: "Only in My Dreams" - Tesla and Dot are on their way to celebrate Christmas with Dot’s family when they stop at a planet that exists for only one day every one hundred years, but of course, it’s never that simple. Why is Dot suddenly dreaming of another life, another place…another family not her own? And why doesn’t Tesla recognize her anymore? And what’s with all the bagpipes? And will they in fact be home for Christmas? Holiday spice and temporal displacement in another exciting adventure of the Two-Fisted Tales of Tesla! Host David J. Loehr.

Full Fathom Five: "The Lens of Navarrone" - This week in technothrills, a science team at the South Pole experimenting with new food sources finds something has gone horribly wrong. Naturally, the call goes out for Pip Morgan and the Full Fathom Five, the undersea adventurers and international rescue team. Can they solve the mystery of what happened to the missing scientists before they turn up missing themselves? Join Pip, Jake, the Cochran Twins, and Professor Alatriste on their most dangerous adventure yet! Host David J. Loehr.

"The Monty Ashley Show" - Sunday night at seven? That means it’s time for The Monty Ashley Show! What are Monty and his friends doing for New Year’s Eve? And isn’t it a bit late for that? Feuding aunts, wacky neighbors, an announcer entirely too entranced by gelatin, and a lot of mistaken identities later, will we ever find out how the cream gets in the cow? Don’t count on it. And is that really the band you hired? Good thing they work cheap. Steve is not in this one, but Chris is hair. Also, where the hell is David, and how is your mattress anyway? Host David J. Loehr.

Main Stem Murder Squad - When murder strikes in the heart of Manhattan, two cops walk the dark side of the theatre district to solve the case. Broadway is their beat, and it’s five minutes to curtains. Also, the foley artist tries announcing, there’s some exciting news about the show, and David is apparently still delirious in the Canadian Rockies. (But the news about the show is for real. Honest.) Host David J. Loehr.

See you next week - David’s in the zeppelin on a manhunt this week, but enjoy a word from one of our newest sponsors. Host David J. Loehr.

It’s a Christmas miracle, the Radio Theater is back on the air! Tonight’s episode features the Revengers, two British spies facing the impossible—and often the improbable. Because nothing says “Happy Holidays” like cold blooded murder and intrigue… Someone is killing off Ministry analysts in the middle of team building exercises which hardly seems sporting, all things considered. John Squire and Anna Steele get pulled into a most dangerous competition indeed. Who is Rabbit? What does the rook mean? What unspeakable things have occurred in the Archives? Why does the bartender seem so familiar? And will Squire and Steele prevail or will this be a total Christmas party kill? David J. Loehr with Antony Johnston, Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullan, Travis Bedard, Adina Hurley, Kathy Campbell, Myke Hurley and Chip Sudderth.

After snowstorms and blackouts, the conclusion to the Revengers’ adventure at last! John Squire and Anna Steele find themselves playing a deadlier game than the role playing adventure they were invited to attend. Another member of the ministry has gone missing, as has his game token. Did Butler do it? Why does that bartender look so familiar? What project is Mrs. M hiding? And who—or what—is staying in the guest house? Who? Who? Featuring a preview of the upcoming Galaxy Scouts miniseries—yes, you heard me, it’s a whole miniseries. David J. Loehr with Antony Johnston, Serenity Caldwell, Travis Bedard, Kathy Campbell, Myke Hurley, Adina Hurley, Moisés Chiullan and Chip Sudderth.

A raging space battle. A pilot in freefall. A rescuer in the nick of time…or not? Welcome to the first Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries, Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. You may think you know the Scouts, but this is a whole new Galaxy… David J. Loehr with Juno Hopson and Steve Lutz.

A cat burglar. An interview. And what does all this have to do with Scoutmaster Greene? This is the second Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries, Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. You may think you know the Scouts, but this is a whole new Galaxy… David J. Loehr with Gillian Shelly Lawler, Tom McGrath and Monty Ashley.

As David prepares for Christmas Eve on the Incomparable Zeppelin, Travis performs a short piece about the wise men, we learn that chestnuts are overrated, and who’s that up on the roof after the milk and cookies? Happy holidays from the Radio Theater! David J. Loehr with Travis Bedard.

In which we meet the intrepid bounty hunter Tycho Bass on a most dangerous mission. Brought to the tidally-locked planet Proxima B, Tycho faces a quarry unlike any he’s faced before…himself. What is his patron playing at? And who exactly is his patron anyway? And who is the little voice in his head? Welcome to the third Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. David J. Loehr with Cicero Holmes, Chip Sudderth, Kelly Guimont and Monty Ashley.

As part of our network membership drive, we’re bringing you the opening scene of Episode 1 of Galaxy Scouts: Greene, the miniseries coming soon to the Incomparable Radio Theater. If you just can’t wait to hear the rest of this episode, become a member today and find the complete Episode 1, Legends and Maps, in the First Class Lounge feed. And stay tuned for some more of the Galaxy Scouts Prelude shorts coming soon here, leading up to the premiere of Greene. David J. Loehr with Steve Lutz and Monty Ashley.

The doctor awoke floating in an escape pod in a most peculiar way, he was feeling very still, and there was nothing he could do…but he doubts his spaceship knows which way to go… Welcome to the fourth Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. David J. Loehr with Travis Bedard and Juno Hopson.

Check out our co-production with Lost Girls Theatre, a time-traveling beach read of a romcom, Where or When, created by Andie Arthur and David J. Loehr. Meet Liv and Will, living their happily ever after. She’s an event planner, he’s a university librarian. All is right with their world. And then, the university is bequeathed an estate named Avalon… Get lost with us in the worlds of Where or When. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, the first five episodes are already available here, with five more to go this season. The timelines get ever more tangled, and what’s that? Could a certain time traveler familiar to Radio Theater listeners show up at some point? Could be… David J. Loehr.

A preview of Where or When, episode 5, in which Will does a little research into the possibility of time travel, Olivia wonders why he’s listening to podcasts, Luna gets to know Frank Sinatra, and that’s when things get weird…wait, is that Matthew? And…another Matthew? And what is that box in the corner? It’s not a box? What’s that? Are we Glenning? Times blend, universes collide, same old, same old for him… David J. Loehr.

Giving thanks for our members and listeners, we answer some listener comments, correct some mistakes, apologize to some sponsors, and make references to other references. Listener Blair is also mentioned. This episode was originally released last month as part of the First Class podcast feed for members. Sign up to support the show, you’ll get access to First Class and so much more. David J. Loehr.

In a dark city, on the wrong side of the tracks, a boxer with fists of fury and a heart of gold helps a woman in need. Or maybe it was his trainer with a swing like the Babe that helps. Don’t ask me, I’m not the narrator. It’s that kind of a show. The Finley Quality Network is back on the air… With Kevin R. Free, Ayun Halliday, Rebecca Comtois, Mac Rogers, and Howard Sherman David J. Loehr.

At last, the story begins here. Years into his retirement, Scoutmaster Greene is called back to spacefaring adventures at the behest of the last person he’d have expected… David J. Loehr with Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, Steve Lutz, Quinn Rose and Travis Bedard.

An actor performing as an alternate Scrooge at a regional theatre discovers the true meaning of “A Christmas Carol” through the help of a few spirits and a plucky little dog in this holiday special. We also learn—to no one’s surprise—that Chris Breen can do an impressive Vince Guaraldi impression. With Austin Tichenor as Carl, with Ele Matelan, Travis Bedard, Moises Chiullan, Liz Carman, Chip Sudderth, Shannon Sudderth, and Steve Lutz David J. Loehr.

A preview of the recording from our recent live show, recorded at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, our new home away from home for live performances. Coming in March, the full live show, along with video from the performance for Incomparable members. And coming very soon, a surprise from one of our performance sponsors, the Red Roaster Cafe… David J. Loehr.

Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part one of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! it’s a change of pace as we go behind the scenes to learn the true story of Slim, his wife Charlie, and the band they made famous, the Cowhands of the Range. Stay tuned, we’ll be performing some more live shows this fall and winter… David J. Loehr.