Madison On The Air

Madison on the Air - Comedy Audio Drama - Series Trailer

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Trailer - X Minus One - Ep. 29

20 Feb 2023

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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. Bu...

Ep. 28 - The Wizard of Oz

01 Feb 2023

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**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 rub...

Trailer - The Wizard of Oz - Ep. 28

20 Jan 2023

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FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE **Our 2nd Anniversary Special!**  Thanks to the Lux Radio Theater, we have this 1950 broadcast of “The Wizard of Oz.” ...

Bonus Feature - "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" - History of Cheetos

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Madison talks with our creator, Chrisi Talyn Saje, about the history of Cheetos, the Frito-Lay company, and the controversy around Flamin' Hot Cheeto...

Ep. 27 - Richard Diamond, Private Detective - "The Canary & The Seal"

01 Jan 2023

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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...

Trailer - Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Ep. 27

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH CANARY P.I. PODCAST! When Madison and Canary both show up to Richard Diamond’s office while he’...

Bonus Feature - Batman & Robin/Wonder Woman - Christmas During WWII

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Madison chats with Jeremy Saje, the caped crusader from our 1940's "Batman & Robin," to discuss how World War II changed Christmas celebrations fo...

Ep. 26 - Batman & Robin and Wonder Woman - "Christmas Special"

01 Dec 2022

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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 an...

Trailer - Batman & Robin/Wonder Woman - Ep. 26

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Bonus Feature - Defense Attorney: Parricide, When Kids Kill Their Parents

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 25 - Defense Attorney - "The Joshua Masters' Case"

01 Nov 2022

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 In the early 1950s, the show “Defense Attorney” centered around female attorney, Martha Ellis Bryant. Ah-mazing, right? So, natch, Madison had t...

Trailer - Defense Attorney - Ep. 25

20 Oct 2022

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FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! In the early 1950s, the show “Defense Attorney” centered around female attorney, Martha Ellis Bryant. Ah-mazing, righ...

Bonus Feature - Madison, War of the Worlds & Sci-Fi Remnant

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, freaky-deaky science-stuff has landed Madison someplace she wasn't expecting... on the Science Fiction Remnant podcast! Listen as she tal...

Bonus Feature - War of the Worlds: Truth about the Panic

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Ep. 24 - War of the Worlds - 1938 Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre

01 Oct 2022

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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...

War of the Worlds Ep. 24 – Trailer

20 Sep 2022

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Trailer - War of the Worlds - Ep. 24

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater re-envisioned the 1897 H.G. Wells' classic "War of the Worlds"...

Bonus Feature – Women, Gyms & Exercise

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Women, Gyms & Exercise

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From not being "ladylike" to "Wellness Trends" to body sculpting to please your husband, women have had society frowning on them breaking a sweat. M...

Ep. 23 - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "Ladies' Night"

01 Sep 2022

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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 yo...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe Ep. 23 – Trailer

20 Aug 2022

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Trailer - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - Ep. 23

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! When Madison shows up at Philip Marlowe’s bachelor pad only to find him out of town, she’ll answer the call to help fi...

Bonus Feature - Ladies of Law Enforcement

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Madison and Sharon Grünwald for our brief history of women in law enforcement. Learn about the first policewoman in Chicago who protected childr...

Bonus Feature – Ladies of Law Enforcement

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 22 - Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Blood Trail"

01 Aug 2022

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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....

Tales of the Texas Rangers Ep. 22 – Trailer

20 Jul 2022

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Trailer - Tales of the Texas Rangers - Ep. 22

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pr...

Bonus Feature – Slang

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Slang

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 21 - Box 13 - "Blackmail is Murder"

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Box 13 Ep. 21 – Trailer

20 Jun 2022

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Trailer - Box 13 - Ep. 21

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bonus Feature – Dogs of the Yukon

10 Jun 2022

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Bonus Feature - Dogs of the Yukon

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"The Challenge of the Yukon" showcases the brave Husky, King, who helps the North-West Mounted Police officer, Sergeant Preston.  Now learn more abou...

Ep. 20 - The Challenge of the Yukon - "Maw Baker's Pies, A Pack of Bacon"

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“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” fin...

Challenge of the Yukon Ep. 20 – Trailer

20 May 2022

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Trailer - Challenge of the Yukon - Ep. 20

20 May 2022

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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...

Bonus Feature – Deadly Beauty

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Deadly Beauty

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 19 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - "The Accidental Murderess"

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another visit to 1890’s London to house sit for Dr. Watson leads Madison on a new adventure with Sherlock Holmes.  This time they attend a Shakesp...

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Ep. 19 – Trailer

20 Apr 2022

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Trailer - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Ep. 19

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ti...

Bonus Feature – Quack Doctors

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Quack Doctors

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 18 - The Story of Dr. Kildare - "Dr. Conlin, Quack"

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 doct...

The Story of Dr. Kildare Ep. 18 – Trailer

20 Mar 2022

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Trailer - The Story of Dr. Kildare - Ep. 18

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Kil...

Bonus Feature – Kato & Asian Americans in Hollywood

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Kato & Asian Americans in Hollywood

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Bonus Feature – Telephones

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Telephones

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 17 - The Green Hornet - "The Corpse That Wasn't There"

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Green Hornet Ep. 17 – Trailer

21 Feb 2022

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Trailer - The Green Hornet - Ep. 17

21 Feb 2022

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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 s...

Bonus Feature – The Golden Age of Radio

10 Feb 2022

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Bonus Feature - The Golden Age of Radio

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 16 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - "The Caylin Matter"

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Madison on the Air – Comedy Audio Drama Podcast – Series Trailer

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Madison on the Air - Comedy Audio Drama Podcast - Series Trailer

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Ep. 16 – Trailer

20 Jan 2022

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Trailer - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - Ep. 16

20 Jan 2022

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FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Celebrate our one year anniversary with an EXTENDED episode of Madison on the Air! From 1955-1962, “Yours Truly, Johnny ...

Bonus Feature – Dry Cleaners

10 Jan 2022

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Bonus Feature - Dry Cleaners

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE!  The history of Dry Cleaning?  Boring... but wait!  Explosions, urine, cancer and... part of the slavery abolitionist movement! ...

Ep. 15 - The Saint - "The Corpse Said Ouch"

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templar. Can The Saint discover t...

The Saint Ep. 15 – Trailer

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trailer - The Saint - Ep. 15

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE! When Madison reads about her own death in the obituaries, she takes her existential crisis to the doorstep of Simon Templa...

Bonus Feature – The Jack Benny Program – “Christmas Shopping 1941”

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - The Jack Benny Program - "Christmas Shopping 1941"

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE!   Join us for a Christmas SHORT! This episode from The Jack Benny Program is condensed, but otherwise the actual dialogue from the ori...

Bonus Feature - Department Store Santas

10 Dec 2021

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BONUS FEATURE! Madison sits down with Paul Arbisi, the voice of the department store manager in our "Candy Matson" episode, to discuss the history of ...

Bonus Feature – Department Store Santas

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 14 - Candy Matson YUkon 2-8209 - "Jack Frost"

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A female detective from 1949?  You better believe it! Madison joins up with Candy Matson to discover the mystery of a missing Santa Claus helper, Ja...

Candy Matson: YUkon 2-8209 Ep. 14 – Trailer

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trailer - Candy Matson: YUkon 2-8209 - Ep. 14

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! A female detective from 1949?  You better believe it! Madison joins up with Candy Matson to discover the mystery of a mis...

Bonus Feature – 1950’s Sci-Fi

10 Nov 2021

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Bonus Feature - 1950's Sci-Fi

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE!  Madison chats with our resident Martian, Jerry Kokich, about the science fiction boom of the 1950’s and how the otherworldly themes...

Ep. 13 - Dimension X - "The Parade"

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Madison takes a job as a secretary at a top publicity house in New York City. When a new client comes in claiming to be a “Martian,” Madison’s ...

Dimension X Ep. 13 – Trailer

20 Oct 2021

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Trailer - Dimension X - Ep. 13

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW!   Madison takes a job as a secretary at a top publicity house in New York City. When a new client comes in claiming to be...

Bonus Feature – Halloween 1930s-1950s

10 Oct 2021

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Bonus Feature - Halloween 1930s-1950s

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE! You think Halloween during COVID was bad, Madison talks with Steve Jun about the struggles to keep the holiday alive through the Great ...

Ep. 12 - "Dracula" - Stage 49

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the HALLOWEEN episode of “Madison on the Air”!  Join us for our adaptation of the 1949 radio broadcast from Canada’s show “Stage ...

Dracula Ep. 12 – Trailer

20 Sep 2021

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Trailer - "Dracula" - Stage 49 - Ep. 12

20 Sep 2021

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FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! It's the HALLOWEEN episode of “Madison on the Air”! Join us for our adaptation of the 1949 radio broadcast of Bram Sto...

Bonus Feature – Photo Manipulation

10 Sep 2021

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Bonus Feature - Photo Manipulation

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE! Madison chats with Jeremy Saje about the history of Photo Manipulation. From 1800's etching to modern day selfie filters, you can never...

Ep. 11 – Casey, Crime Photographer – “Photo of the Dead”

01 Sep 2021

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Ep. 11 - Casey, Crime Photographer - "Photo of the Dead"

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A phony psychic claims to be able to contact the dead and supplies the photos that prove it (and, this is BEFORE Photoshop, okay!) When an old friend ...

Casey, Crime Photographer Ep. 11 – Trailer

20 Aug 2021

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Trailer - Casey, Crime Photographer - Ep. 11

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW!   A phony psychic claims to be able to contact the dead and supplies the photos that prove it (and, this is BEFORE Phot...

Bonus Feature – The Shadow – “The Secret of the Shadow”

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - The Shadow - "The Secret of the Shadow"

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE! Many popular old time radio shows have episodes lost to time. A fan and collector of “The Shadow” brought us the script to an episo...

Bonus Feature – Sanitariums

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Feature - Sanitariums

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE! "Madison's Mad Facts" Madison talks to David Pinion, the voice of our Rocky Jordan, about the history of sanitariums. Once an essentia...

Ep. 10 – Rocky Jordan – “Strangers Three”

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 10 - Rocky Jordan - "Strangers Three"

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Madison’s new boyfriend, Angus Morgan, steals her iPhone and disappears to Cairo, she'll stop at nothing to hunt him down and get her phone bac...

Rocky Jordan Ep. 10 – Trailer

20 Jul 2021

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Trailer - Rocky Jordan - Ep. 10

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! When Madison’s new boyfriend, Angus Morgan, steals her iPhone and disappears to Cairo, you KNOW she will stop at nothing...

Madison’s Mad Facts – “The Thin Man” – Honeymoons

10 Jul 2021

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Bonus Feature - Honeymoons

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS FEATURE: "Madison's Mad Facts" Join Madison and Lara Kristine Elliott, the voice of our Nora Charles, as they discuss a brief history of honeymo...