Madison On The Air

FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE **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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/richarddiamond27_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Canary, P.I.: J. Henry Lieutenant Walt Levinson: Tom O’Connor Sergeant Otis: Paul Arbisi Tony: Andrew Chan George: S. Scott Barry Casper Wellington: Albert Garnica Announcer/Veterinarian: Jerry Kokich Delivery Guy: Bill Jenkins Taxi Driver: Joe Stofko Timothy/Store Clerk/Singing Voice of Canary: Jeremy Saje Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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’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 ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/batmanrobin_wonderwoman26_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS:Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn SajeOriginal Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy SajeMadison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeNarrator: Jonathan WinsteadBATMAN & ROBINBatman: Jeremy SajeRodney DoGood: Scotty BarryDr. Jon: Scott R. McKinleyRudy: Aaron StallCaptain/Homeless Man: Tom O'ConnorSammy: Jerry KokichFingers: Andrew ChanHomeless Woman: Julie HoversonWoman on the Sidewalk: Sharon GrünwaldWONDER WOMANBrunhilde: Julie HoversonVon Reichter: Albert GarnicaSanta: Jerry KokichQueen Hippolyta/Beth: Sharon GrünwaldWard Nurse: Shannon PerryMoscow Reporter/Assistant: Scott R. McKinleyFrench Reporter/Orderly: Aaron StallAmerican Reporter: Scott BarryAustralian Reporter: Jeremy SajeJimmy: Andrew ChanUnited State President: Tom O'ConnorSPECIAL GUEST, OLIVIA from "Oz 9": Shannon Perry Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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 Keely 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/defenseattorney25_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Jud Barnes: Jeremy Saje Lieutenant Ed Ledis: Paul Arbisi Joshua Masters: Henry Graham Murray Ralph Masters: Andrew Chan Gordon Masters: Scott R. McKinley Police Sergeant/Announcer: Jonathan Winstead Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! 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: 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/waroftheworlds24_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Professor Pierson: Karim Kronfli Carl Phillips: David Pinion Patrick: Patrick O’Riley Stranger: Paul Arbisi Captain Lansing: Jerry Kokich Policeman: Bill Jenkins Mrs. Wilmuth: Sharon Grünwald Announcer: Matthew Burd Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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" 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/philipmarlowe23_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Gigi Hornsby: Sharon Grünwald Annie Stringer: Julie Hoverson Clarisse: Bonnie Brantley Western Union Guy: Steve Jun Announcer: Jonathan Winstead Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/talestexasrangers_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Ranger Jace Pearson: Jerry Kokich Jim Ford: Matthew Burd Lester: Steve Jun Harriett: Sharon Grünwald Karl Hinkle: Karim Kronfli Medical Examiner: Paul Arbisi Narrator: Jonathan Winstead Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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. Find us on the web: 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 crime writer Dan Holiday for help. Dan needs to prove Madison isn’t the killer before she gets targeted by the realkiller. 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/box13_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Dan Holiday: David Pinion Lieutenant Kling: Tom O’Connor Suzy: Lara Kristine Elliott Hood: S. Scott Barry Hotel Clerk: Albert Garnica Announcer/Officer Johnson: Jonathan Winstead Randall: Jeremy Saje Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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. Find us on the web: 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/challengeyukon20_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Sergeant Preston: Matthew Burd MAW BAKER’S PIES Maw Baker: Julie Hoverson Jimmy Baker: Marnie Warner Slip: S. Scott Barry Bill: Bill Jenkins Announcer/Louie: Jeremy Saje A PACK OF BACON Narrator: Sharon Grünwald Jack: Andrew Chan Sam: Paul Arbisi BOX 13 Dan Holiday: David Pinion Suzy: Lara Kristine Elliott Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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. Find us on the web: 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 house sit 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/sherlockholmes19_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Sherlock Holmes: Albert Garnica Jeffrey Markham: Karim Kronfli Alice Markham: Lara Kristine Elliott Dennis Rodney: Jerry Kokich Announcer Dude: David Pinion Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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! Find us on the web: 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/drkildare18_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Dr. Jimmy Kildare: Aaron Stall Dr. Gillespie: Jerry Kokich Dr. Conlin: David Pinion Dr. Carew: Albert Garnica Mrs. Bradley: Lara Kristine Elliott Announcer: Jeremy Saje Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/

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? Find us on the web: 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. Find us on the web: 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 ON OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/greenhornet17_transcript/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish/The Green Hornet: Chrisi Talyn Saje Kato: Steve Jun Miss Case: Sharon Grünwald Ed Lowry: Andrew Chan Kegler: Jeremy Saje Bolton: Tom O'Connor Manheim: Karim Kronfli Sergeant: Rico DiGiorgio Announcer: Matthew Burd Find links to our actors: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/