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Monday Matinee is a weekly series taken from the Mutual Audio Network Podcast Network. Every day Monday Matinee provides great stories of audio drama and audio fiction from the modern audio drama movement. Drama, Old Time Radio Recreations, Classic Adaptations of Literature and Stage, Live Performan…

Jack Ward


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    Writing the West: Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 12:08


    This episode includes the following stories: Confession: An old miner comes clean on his death bed... Mountain Fever: Disease plagues the Native Americans of the Northwest... Fate of the Tonquin: A culture clash leads to death and destruction... Outlaw Roots: How Western gunfighters came to be... ...and the poem "Roads" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

    No Soap Radio: Jack Benny "Visits the Apollo 11 Launch"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 28:36


    No Soap Radio returns! Our 7th No Soap Radio production is based on an original script written by Craig Shemin (https://www.craigshemin.com/). This Jack Benny Radio Show takes place in 1969. Jack is invited to attend the launch of Apollo 11 which resulted in the first men walking on the moon. All of the usual cast of characters make appearances including Mary Livingston, Dennis Day, Phil Harris, Rochester, Don Wilson,Frank Nelson, and Sheldon Leonard. This production had it's premiere at the 4th annual Jack Benny Convention in February, 2024. If you'd like to see a video version of this show checkout our website:https://nosoapradioplayers.com/While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group. And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on Youtube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production.

    Sonic Society Season 18- 768- Flash to Benny

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 62:47


    It's well into March and Jack is feeling the sentimentality of Spring. Time to look backwards before we spring forwards to Sonic Summerstock 2023. This week we bring a double-feature of fun recreations. First a very faithful one from No Soap Radio with "No One Remembers Jack's Birthday" with thanks to Paul Kovit, and secondly we slip forward to Mindstream Player's "The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash Gordon- Episode 5" from the endlessly talented Tom Konkle!

    Monday Matinee- May 18th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:28


    Federal Stonecipher opens up the Matinee on this beautiful day with Sonic Society 18-768, No Soap Radio: Jack Benny "Visits the Apollo 11 Launch" and Writing the West: Episode 28!

    Writing the West: Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:04


    This episode includes the following stories: The First Winter: A pioneer woman recalls the cold season in Oregon... Giant: A legend of a flesh-eating monster... Butch and Sundance: The true story of Robert Leroy Parker... Stink Bug: There's more than one way to catch a fish... ...and the poem " Edge of Land" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.

    No Soap Radio: Fibber McGee and Molly- "The 6th Anniversary Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 30:20


    Welcome to No Soap Radio! Our 8th NO SOAP RADIO production created in July, 2024. This is a recreation of the 1941 Fibber McGee and Molly program - "The 6th Anniversary Show". As always we're presenting this show exactly as written in 1941 for historical accuracy. We don't condone every attitude expressed in the show.If you'd like to see a video version of this show checkout our website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com/While there you can access our other productions as well as info about our group.And if you like our videos feel free to hit the subscribe button on Youtube so you can be alerted as soon as we release another production.

    Sonic Society Season 18- 767- Re-Span Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 61:37


    Welcome back as Jack and David present another phenomenal feature from the fertile imaginations of John Barber, Marc Rose and Reimagined Radio with "A Mighty Span". Re-Imagined Radio explores early examples of dramatized news events and uses this inspiration to create its own dramatization of the opening of the Interstate Bridge linking Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River, 106 years ago, February 14, 1917. It's Audio Drama Time!

    Monday Matinee- May 11th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 2:11


    Federal Stonecipher opens the Matinee for another week in Mutual with Sonic Society #767, No Soap Radio: Fibber McGee and Molly, and Writing the West- Episode 27!

    Writing the West: Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 11:28


    This episode includes the following stories:Annie: the fastest gunslinger on high heels... Indian Silver: A prospector tries to make a deal with an Arapaho band... The Crossing: Getting to the Oregon Trail was as dangerous as the trail itself... Narrow Escape: A young girl wanders away from a wagon train... ...and the poem "Starlight and Time" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Writing the West: Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 11:34


    This episode includes the following stories:Annie: the fastest gunslinger on high heels... Indian Silver: A prospector tries to make a deal with an Arapaho band... The Crossing: Getting to the Oregon Trail was as dangerous as the trail itself... Narrow Escape: A young girl wanders away from a wagon train... ...and the poem "Starlight and Time" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #10: Sherlock Holmes - The Wellington Strumpet Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 32:00


    The incredible Pelican players are back with their first Sherlock Holmes adventure!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #10: Sherlock Holmes - The Wellington Strumpet Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 31:59


    The incredible Pelican players are back with their first Sherlock Holmes adventure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 766- Rapscallion Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 42:26


    We're back with the latest from the Leviathan Chronicles. Lisette and Cluracan arrive in Paris! The young pair move into a borrowed maisonette in the 9th arrondissement to launch their fledgling cybersecurity firm. Together, with his computer skills and her abilities as a trained cat burglar, they are excited to start a new, and hopefully profitable, venture on their own terms.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 766- Rapscallion Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 42:32


    We're back with the latest from the Leviathan Chronicles. Lisette and Cluracan arrive in Paris! The young pair move into a borrowed maisonette in the 9th arrondissement to launch their fledgling cybersecurity firm. Together, with his computer skills and her abilities as a trained cat burglar, they are excited to start a new, and hopefully profitable, venture on their own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- May 4th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:58


    It's the beginning of the Mutual week! Join Federal Stonecipher with Sonic Society #766, Pelican Players #10- Sherlock Holmes, and Writing the West: Episode 26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- May 4th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 3:04


    It's the beginning of the Mutual week! Join Federal Stonecipher with Sonic Society #766, Pelican Players #10- Sherlock Holmes, and Writing the West: Episode 26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Writing the West: Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 12:18


    This episode includes the following stories: The Goose Hunt: A hermit finds an innovative way to get dinner... Goodnight-Loving: The story of a famous trail's founder... Wind River Raving: Is there a gold vein that the miners missed? Measles: How to overcome a 19th century pandemic...and the poem "Edge of Land " by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Writing the West: Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 12:24


    This episode includes the following stories: The Goose Hunt: A hermit finds an innovative way to get dinner... Goodnight-Loving: The story of a famous trail's founder... Wind River Raving: Is there a gold vein that the miners missed? Measles: How to overcome a 19th century pandemic...and the poem "Edge of Land " by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #9: The Whistler - Urge to kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 36:21


    Henry Drake, a successful businessman is plagued by a terrifying "urge to kill" that he cannot control.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #9: The Whistler - Urge to kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 36:27


    Henry Drake, a successful businessman is plagued by a terrifying "urge to kill" that he cannot control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 765- After Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 65:58


    Aftershock is a fast-paced thriller about a massive earthquake that destroys the West Coast, causing a mysterious island to rise up from the Pacific - with Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), David Harbour (Stranger Things), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), and Tati Gabrielle (The 100). This week our immense double-feature is Chapter 1: “This has nothing to do with McKayla?” and Chapter 2: “I think we have a live one.” It's Audio Drama time!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 765- After Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 66:04


    Aftershock is a fast-paced thriller about a massive earthquake that destroys the West Coast, causing a mysterious island to rise up from the Pacific - with Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), David Harbour (Stranger Things), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), and Tati Gabrielle (The 100). This week our immense double-feature is Chapter 1: “This has nothing to do with McKayla?” and Chapter 2: “I think we have a live one.” It's Audio Drama time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- April 27th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 2:43


    Federal Stonecipher opens the Matinee for the last of April with Sonic Society #765, Pelican Players #9- The Whistler, and Writing the West: Episode 25!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- April 27th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 2:49


    Federal Stonecipher opens the Matinee for the last of April with Sonic Society #765, Pelican Players #9- The Whistler, and Writing the West: Episode 25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Writing the West: Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 13:03


    This episode includes the following stories: Putrified: A mountain man regales a young lady about his exploits... Gentleman Jim: A boxer in the fight of his life... Grubstake: An old miner learns a lesson... Bee-Lieve It: Grandpa's sweet tooth lands him in trouble... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Writing the West: Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 13:02


    This episode includes the following stories: Putrified: A mountain man regales a young lady about his exploits... Gentleman Jim: A boxer in the fight of his life... Grubstake: An old miner learns a lesson... Bee-Lieve It: Grandpa's sweet tooth lands him in trouble... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #8: The Shadow - Dance of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 37:52


    This episode (dated 10/10/1943) was never produced. The actress who auditioned (and got) the part of Nancy, saved the script and got to play the part 83 years later. You walk by a small shop and in the window you see dolls with such incredible detail, you stop in to get more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #8: The Shadow - Dance of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 37:58


    This episode (dated 10/10/1943) was never produced. The actress who auditioned (and got) the part of Nancy, saved the script and got to play the part 83 years later. You walk by a small shop and in the window you see dolls with such incredible detail, you stop in to get more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 764- Wireless Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 49:00


    From an alternate universe the cassette recordings of "Within the Wires" written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Our double-feature with Season 1:, Cassette #1: Stress, Shoulders and Cassette #2: Anxiety, Stomach. It's Audio Drama time!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 764- Wireless Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 49:07


    From an alternate universe the cassette recordings of "Within the Wires" written by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson. Our double-feature with Season 1:, Cassette #1: Stress, Shoulders and Cassette #2: Anxiety, Stomach. It's Audio Drama time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- April 20th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 2:49


    Federal Stonecipher opens the Matinee on Earth Day! This week we have Sonic Society #764, Pelican Players #8- The Shadow Dance of Death and Writing the West: Episode 24! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- April 20th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 2:55


    Federal Stonecipher opens the Matinee on Earth Day! This week we have Sonic Society #764, Pelican Players #8- The Shadow Dance of Death and Writing the West: Episode 24! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Writing the West: Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 10:19


    This episode includes the following stories: Boiled Buffalo Hide: A river rafting trip goes awry... Davy Crockett: The true story of the King of the Wild Frontier After the War: A correspondent visits the Modoc tribe... Modern Logger: How the cutting of trees has changed... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Writing the West: Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 10:32


    This episode includes the following stories: Boiled Buffalo Hide: A river rafting trip goes awry... Davy Crockett: The true story of the King of the Wild Frontier After the War: A correspondent visits the Modoc tribe... Modern Logger: How the cutting of trees has changed... ...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #7: Suspense - The Whole Town is sleeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 25:46


    Lavinia and Florence, decide to take in a movie in the downtown area near where they live. There is a shortcut across a ravine that will take them there, but there is a problem, there's been a serial strangler in the area known as "The Lonely One".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pelican Players #7: Suspense - The Whole Town is sleeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 25:37


    Lavinia and Florence, decide to take in a movie in the downtown area near where they live. There is a shortcut across a ravine that will take them there, but there is a problem, there's been a serial strangler in the area known as "The Lonely One". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 763- Sonic Slumbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 55:52


    This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor. It's Audio Drama Time and it's time for Slumberland!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sonic Society Season 18- 763- Sonic Slumbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 55:58


    This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor. It's Audio Drama Time and it's time for Slumberland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Monday Matinee- April 13th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 3:11


    Federal Stonecipher is opening the Matinee and Mutual for another week! This week we have Sonic Society #763, Pelican Plays #7, and Writing the West: Episode 23!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monday Matinee- April 13th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 3:02


    Federal Stonecipher is opening the Matinee and Mutual for another week! This week we have Sonic Society #763, Pelican Plays #7, and Writing the West: Episode 23! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Writing the West: Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 11:33


    This episode includes the following stories: Rumors of Gold: How to respond to the news that there are riches for the taking? Mark Twain: The early days of the great American novelist... Redwood Observatory: The world learns about the tallest trees on earth... To Vote: A former slave braves the elements to exercise his rights... ...and the poem "Song of River" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Writing the West: Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 11:38


    This episode includes the following stories: Rumors of Gold: How to respond to the news that there are riches for the taking? Mark Twain: The early days of the great American novelist... Redwood Observatory: The world learns about the tallest trees on earth... To Vote: A former slave braves the elements to exercise his rights... ...and the poem "Song of River" by Rick Steber. All stories and poems used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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