Modern day Madison is zapped into old time radio dramas. No technology, no Starbucks, and no one is PC! Will Madison survive? Follow along as she teams up with radio icons like Sergeant Joe Friday, Marshal Matt Dillon and Sherlock Holmes. Original radio scripts adapted to give a fun look at the way things were and the way things are today.
PREMIERES APRIL 1st! On her first dangerous assignment as a government agent, Madison is sent to Haiti to retrieve lost anti-submarine plans. But Madison knows the assignment is really a cover story for her big birthday celebration! Madison accepts her Birthday Quest and travels deep into the Haitian jungle for the ultimate party. But obstacles stand her way including a magazine photographer, a Haitian jungle guide, a folklore professor, a white plant man, and a boy in a leather flight jacket. And are those Vodou drums really for Madison's party, or something else? Join us for Madison's craziest birthday ever! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
With an office in New York and an assistant to fetch her coffee, Madison is ready to be a detective in her own right. But when her very first client asks her to find Martians living in the city, will working the case prove he’s crazy, or drive Madison crazy? TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Have we been properly introduced? It's our "Madison on the Air" series trailer. Whether you love old time radio or have never heard a single episode, Madison is here for comedy and snarky commentary. We're in Year Three. Lots of titles/genres to choose from. All episodes are stand-alone. Start at the beginning or jump to a title that grabs you. Thanks for listening! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE! With an office in New York and an assistant to fetch her coffee, Madison is ready to be a detective in her own right. But when her very first client asks her to find Martians living in the city, will working the case prove he’s crazy, or drive Madison crazy? Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
**Our 2nd Anniversary Special!** Thanks to the Lux Radio Theater, we have this 1950 broadcast of "The Wizard of Oz." When Madison steps into the ruby slippers, her trip over the rainbow is a journey unlike any Dorothy could ever have dreamed up. The citizens of Oz will do their best to get Madison home, whether she wants to leave or not. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES FEBRUARY 1st! **Our 2nd Anniversary Special!** Thanks to the Lux Radio Theater, we have this 1950 broadcast of “The Wizard of Oz.” When Madison steps into the ruby slippers, her trip over the rainbow is a journey unlike any Dorothy could ever have dreamed up. The citizens of Oz will do their best to get Madison home, whether she wants to leave or not. Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Madison talks with our creator, Chrisi Talyn Saje, about the history of Cheetos, the Frito-Lay company, and the controversy around Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH CANARY P.I. PODCAST! When Madison and Canary both show up to Richard Diamond's office while he's out of town, the two will have to work together on a very unusual case. It's diamonds, a double cross, and a very hungry sea lion. Can Canary P.I. work with a partner? Especially when that partner is Madison? Grab a bag of Cheetos and join us for "The Canary and the Seal." TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: www.MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES JANUARY 1st CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH CANARY P.I. PODCAST! When Madison and Canary both show up to Richard Diamond’s office while he’s out of town, the two will have to work together on a very unusual case. It’s diamonds, a double cross, and a very hungry sea lion. Can Canary P.I. work with a partner? Especially when that partner is Madison? Grab a bag of Cheetos and join us for “The Canary and the Seal.” Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Madison chats with Jeremy Saje, the caped crusader from our 1940's "Batman & Robin," to discuss how World War II changed Christmas celebrations for Americans, and which of those new traditions are still part of our festivities today.
TWO Christmas Adventures in ONE! First, it’s Christmas Eve, yet it’s anything but a silent night when a villainous plot tries to keep Batman and Madison from a charity event at the Southside Mission! Then, stepping in for Diana Prince, Madison has to face one of Wonder Woman’s most evil foes who has done the unthinkable… kidnapped Santa! DON’T CHANGE THAT DIAL! It’s an action-packed holiday season! TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! TWO Christmas Adventures in ONE! First, it’s Christmas Eve, yet it’s anything but a silent night when a villainous plot tries to keep Batman and Madison from a charity event at the Southside Mission! Then, stepping in for Diana Prince, Madison has to face one of Wonder Woman’s most evil foes who has done the unthinkable… kidnapped Santa! DON’T CHANGE THAT DIAL! It’s an action-packed holiday season! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
In our episode of "Defense Attorney," a father worries his sons want to kill him for his money. A storyline found in a lot of OTR. But how often does parricide (murder of a parent or close family member) actually happen? CROSSOVER EPISODE! Join Madison as she chats with Keeley from the true crime/paranormal podcast, Misty Mysteries! Find us on the web at: MadisonOnTheAir.com
In the early 1950s, the show "Defense Attorney" centered around female attorney, Martha Ellis Bryant. Ah-mazing, right? So, natch, Madison had to put on her best Elle Woods and step in for the lady lawyer. The case: a wealthy elderly man worries that one of his three no-good sons is trying to kill him for the inheritance. Can Madison figure out just which son in time to stop a murder? And can she score with one of the other rich sons? (No judgement!) The defense won't rest while Madison is on the case. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES NOVEMBER 1st! In the early 1950s, the show “Defense Attorney” centered around female attorney, Martha Ellis Bryant. Ah-mazing, right? So, natch, Madison had to put on her best Elle Woods and step in for the lady lawyer. The case: a wealthy elderly man worries that one of his three no-good sons is trying to kill him for the inheritance. Can Madison figure out just which son in time to stop a murder? And can she score with one of the other rich sons? (No judgement!) The defense won’t rest while Madison is on the case. Find us on the web at: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Once again, freaky-deaky science-stuff has landed Madison someplace she wasn't expecting... on the Science Fiction Remnant podcast! Listen as she talks about her experience of the Martian invasion during "War of the Worlds" with Robert, Ray and Giancarlo! Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Since the news splashed across the headlines following Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater's broadcast of "War of the Worlds," we've all been told the radio play caused widespread mayhem and panic. Are you ready to learn the actual facts of what happened? Karim Kronfli joins Madison to shed the truth on the story that is still being told today. Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater re-envisioned the 1897 H.G. Wells’ classic “War of the Worlds” as a Halloween treat and created a global sensation. Adapted from Orson Welles’ adaptation, Madison embarks upon her own journey through the infamous Martian invasion in her hometown of Los Angeles across landmarks like the Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard and the La Brea Tar Pits. It’s Madison vs. Martians… who will survive the invasion? TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES OCTOBER 1st! On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater re-envisioned the 1897 H.G. Wells' classic "War of the Worlds" as a Halloween treat and created a global sensation. Adapted from Orson Welles' adaptation, Madison embarks upon her own journey through the infamous Martian invasion in her hometown of Los Angeles across landmarks like the Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard and the La Brea Tar Pits. It's Madison vs. Martians... who will survive the invasion? Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
From not being "ladylike" to "Wellness Trends" to body sculpting to please your husband, women have had society frowning on them breaking a sweat. Madison talks with Julie Hoverson, the voice of the women's gym owner from our Philip Marlowe episode, about a brief history of women and working out. Find us on the web at: MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison shows up at Philip Marlowe’s bachelor pad only to find him out of town, she’ll answer the call to help find Henrietta Lawrence, a young writer who disappeared under suspicious circumstances. With an editor of trashy romance, an ex-wrestler, an opportunistic assistant, and a Southern Belle, it’s a bloody girls’ night out. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com SOCKS SEPTEMBER CONTEST! Help us get Ryan Reynolds on the show and win a pair of Aviation American Gin socks! Details on our website: MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison shows up at Philip Marlowe’s bachelor pad only to find him out of town, she’ll answer the call to help find Henrietta Lawrence, a young writer who disappeared under suspicious circumstances. With an editor of trashy romance, an ex-wrestler, an opportunistic assistant, and a Southern Belle, it’s a bloody girls’ night out. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 1st! When Madison shows up at Philip Marlowe’s bachelor pad only to find him out of town, she’ll answer the call to help find Henrietta Lawrence, a young writer who disappeared under suspicious circumstances. With an editor of trashy romance, an ex-wrestler, an opportunistic assistant, and a Southern Belle, it’s a bloody girls’ night out. Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Join Madison and Sharon Grünwald for our brief history of women in law enforcement. Learn about the first policewoman in Chicago who protected children, a Texas Sheriff who filled her husband's shoes, the first female U.S. Marshal and the hard-fought appointment of women to the Texas Rangers. Find us at: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Sheriff Madison Standish (I know! Cool, right??) finds a murdered country doctor and enlists the help of Texas Ranger Jace Pearson to find his killer. It’s a good ol’ fashioned 1950’s Western with cattle ranchers, horses, guns, the hot desert and a great train escape. Can Madison hack it as a Texas Sheriff? Ranger Pearson sure has his work cut out for him. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Sheriff Madison Standish (I know! Cool, right??) finds a murdered country doctor and enlists the help of Texas Ranger Jace Pearson to find his killer. It’s a good ol’ fashioned 1950’s Western with cattle ranchers, horses, guns, the hot desert and a great train escape. Can Madison hack it as a Texas Sheriff? Ranger Pearson sure has his work cut out for him. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! When Madison discovers a dead man in her hotel room, she tracks down crime writer Dan Holiday for help. Dan needs to prove Madison isn’t the killer before she gets targeted by the real killer. Will a dead body, a big time gangster, a disinterested police lieutenant and Madison make a good story for Dan’s next book? Perhaps… if they all make it out alive. MadisonOnTheAir.com
From the beginnings of slang in language, to the Noir slang of OTR, to modern day. Madison and the "Hood" from our Box 13 episode, Scott Barry, talk about how we talk. Find us on the web: MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison discovers a dead man in her hotel room, she tracks down former cop turned crime writer Dan Holiday for help. Dan needs to prove Madison isn’t the killer before she gets targeted by the real killer. Will a dead body, a big time gangster, a disinterested police lieutenant and Madison make a good story for Dan’s next book? Perhaps… if they all make it out alive. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison discovers a dead man in her hotel room, she tracks down crime writer Dan Holiday for help. Dan needs to prove Madison isn’t the killer before she gets targeted by the real killer. Will a dead body, a big time gangster, a disinterested police lieutenant and Madison make a good story for Dan’s next book? Perhaps… if they all make it out alive. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
PREMIERES JULY 1st! When Madison discovers a dead man in her hotel room, she tracks down former cop turned crime writer Dan Holiday for help. Dan needs to prove Madison isn't the killer before she gets targeted by the real killer. Will a dead body, a big time gangster, a disinterested police lieutenant and Madison make a good story for Dan's next book? Perhaps... if they all make it out alive. MadisonOnTheAir.com
"The Challenge of the Yukon" showcases the brave Husky, King, who helps the North-West Mounted Police officer, Sergeant Preston. Now learn more about the dogs of the 1890's Klondike Gold Rush in our latest Mad Facts conversation featuring Matthew Burd. Find us at: MadisonOnTheAir.com
“The Challenge of the Yukon” started as 15 minute short episodes, so we give you TWO episodes for the price of ONE! “Maw Baker’s Pies” finds Madison working in the 1890’s Gold Rush town of Forty Mile as kitchen help to the beloved local figure, Maw Baker. But when Maw comes into a lot of gold, she becomes the target of a bad element. In “A Pack of Bacon,” Madison suits up as a North West Mounted Police officer, but when her assignment to bring in two outlaws leaves her stranded in the frozen Yukon, she’ll need the assistance of Sergeant Preston and his Wonder Dog, King. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! "The Challenge of the Yukon" started as 15 minute short episodes, so we give you TWO episodes for the price of ONE! "Maw Baker's Pies" finds Madison working in the 1890's Gold Rush town of Forty Mile as kitchen help to the beloved local figure, Maw Baker. But when Maw comes into a lot of gold, she becomes the target of a bad element. In "A Pack of Bacon," Madison suits up as a North West Mounted Police officer, but when her assignment to bring in two outlaws leaves her stranded in the frozen Yukon, she'll need the assistance of Sergeant Preston and his Wonder Dog, King. MadisonOnTheAir.com
In our Sherlock Holmes episode, there is mention of arsenic in makeup. Yup, it was a thing! So for this Mad Facts, Madison chats with the voice of our femme fatale, Lara Kristine Elliott, about the history of deadly beauty trends. MadisonOnTheAir.com
Another visit to 1890’s London to housesit for Dr. Watson leads Madison on a new adventure with Sherlock Holmes. This time they attend a Shakespeare Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon – only to end up being shot at! But was it on purpose or merely an accident? With a femme fatale, a bookish husband and a handsome young actor, Madison will join the world’s most famous sleuth to try and prevent a murder! TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com Interested in Madison's first visit with Sherlock Holmes? Check out Episode 7.
Another visit to 1890’s London to housesit for Dr. Watson leads Madison on a new adventure with Sherlock Holmes. This time they attend a Shakespeare Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon – only to end up being shot at! But was it on purpose or merely an accident? With a femme fatale, a bookish husband and a handsome young actor, Madison will join the world’s most famous sleuth to try and prevent a murder! TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com Interested in Madison's first visit with Sherlock Holmes? Check out Episode 7.
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Another visit to 1890's London to housesit for Dr. Watson leads Madison on a new adventure with Sherlock Holmes. This time they attend a Shakespeare Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon - only to end up being shot at! But was it on purpose or merely an accident? With a femme fatale, a bookish husband and a handsome young actor, Madison will join the world's most famous sleuth to try and prevent a murder! MadisonOnTheAir.com
There have always been plagues, and with them, quack doctors. Madison chats with David Pinion, who played our quack doctor in "The Story of Doctor Kildare," about the history of being duped by dangerous medicine. MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison takes a gig as a candy striper at Blair General Hospital, she finds herself recruited by the hunky Dr. Kildare to help stop a quack doctor. With the aid of the surly Dr. Gillespie, and under the anxious eye of Dr. Carew, Madison will pose as Dr. Kildare’s wife to take down the charlatan. Can Madison do it and land a real date with the sexy Jimmy Kildare? TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
When Madison takes a gig as a candy striper at Blair General Hospital, she finds herself recruited by the hunky Dr. Kildare to help stop a quack doctor. With the aid of the surly Dr. Gillespie, and under the anxious eye of Dr. Carew, Madison will pose as Dr. Kildare’s wife to take down the charlatan. Can Madison do it and land a real date with the sexy Jimmy Kildare? TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! When Madison takes a gig as a candy striper at Blair General Hospital, she finds herself recruited by the hunky Dr. Kildare to help bring down a quack doctor. With the help of the surly Dr. Gillespie, and under the anxious eye of Dr. Carew, Madison will pose as Dr. Kildare’s wife to take down the charlatan. Can Madison do it and land a real date with the sexy Jimmy Kildare? MadisonOnTheAir.com
BONUS FEATURE! Join “Madison on the Air” cast member and voice of our Kato in "The Green Hornet" Steve Jun, for this hour long discussion about the history of Asian Americans in entertainment. Starting with old time radio and characters like Kato and Charlie Chan, through the decades of film, television, anime and stage all the way to modern day. Steve hosts a frank and open discussion about the struggles and successes of the Asian American community with fellow professional creatives Andy Lowe, Kelvin Han Yee and Joy Regullano. Enjoy this conversation full of insight and humor. MadisonOnTheAir.com
In "The Green Hornet," Madison gets introduced to a "public phone" and from there we decided to showcase fun phone facts from telephone history with the voice of our Miss Case, Sharon Grünwald! MadisonOnTheAir.com
OMG you guys, there are too many spoilers for this one! Let's just say: Madison, Kato, a corpse that disappears, enemy spies, knock-out gas, treason and a little bit of gender swapping. It's the Adventures of the Green Hornet as only Madison could do it. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
OMG you guys, there are too many spoilers for this one! Let's just say: Madison, Kato, a corpse that disappears, enemy spies, knock-out gas, treason and a little bit of gender swapping. It's the Adventures of the Green Hornet as only Madison could do it. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! OMG you guys, there are too many spoilers for this one! Let’s just say: Madison, Kato, a corpse that disappears, enemy spies, knock-out gas, treason and a little bit of gender swapping. It’s the Adventures of the Green Hornet as only Madison could do it. MadisonOnTheAir.com
BONUS FEATURE! For our 1 Year Anniversary of adapting old time radio shows, what better subject than the history of OTR itself! Join Madison and Tom O'Connor talking about how The Golden Age of Radio came to be. MadisonOnTheAir.com
Celebrate our one year anniversary with an EXTENDED episode of Madison on the Air! From 1955-1962, “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” was produced as a 5 part weekday serial. We have taken one of those shows and put it together into one long playing episode. Madison tries her hand at selling life insurance, only to have one of her first clients die under mysterious circumstances. The man with the action packed expense account, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar, is sent to discover the truth. Madison tags along, hoping to mentor under Johnny, as they speak to a widow, the stripper girlfriend, professional gamblers, a steamy Latina, an erudite bartender and more. Gun shots, fist fights and some tasty Mediterranean food in our episode entitled, “The Caylin Matter.” TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Celebrate our one year anniversary with an EXTENDED episode of Madison on the Air! From 1955-1962, “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” was produced as a 5 part weekday serial. We have taken one of those shows and put it together into one long playing episode. Madison tries her hand at selling life insurance, only to have one of her first clients die under mysterious circumstances. The man with the action packed expense account, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar, is sent to discover the truth. Madison tags along, hoping to mentor under Johnny, as they speak to a widow, the stripper girlfriend, professional gamblers, a steamy Latina, an erudite bartender and more. Gun shots, fist fights and some tasty Mediterranean food in our episode entitled, “The Caylin Matter.” TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: MadisonOnTheAir.com
Modern day Madison is zapped into old time radio shows. No technology, no Starbucks and no one is PC! Will she survive? Actual old time radio scripts adapted for a fun look at the way we were and the way we are today. We're episodic! See a title you like? Listen in any order. Year One features 15 full episodes and a bunch of bonus features! Year Two premieres February 1st.
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