Balderdash Academy’s On the Air!

By: Balderdash Academy
  • Summary

  • Join the professors of Balderdash Academy as they take a tongue-in-cheek look at vintage radio dramas that never were. Each month, our hosts Bob LeBlanc and David Hanright listen to a full live studio audience recording of a new vintage-style radio comedy and briefly discuss the "totally real" history of each "totally authentic" radio show. So join our professors from our real fake school as we present radio plays that never were with On the Air! ©2022 Balderdash Academy. All rights reserved. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ba-on-the-air/support
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Episodes
  • Queen of the Night Greta Von Ghoul in "The Haunting at Slaughter House"
    Oct 31 2023

    Queen of the Night, Greta VonGhoul, was heir to VonGhoul Castle in Transylvania until she was driven into exile by her uncle, the evil Count Svengalia. Along with her trusted driver Mister Murphy, she now stalks the supernatural, pursues the paranormal, and investigates the incorporeal from her mansion in the witch town of Salem. It's a horror-filled romp of supernatural comedy.

    Greta received a letter about a strange haunted house in Maine. Could her evil uncle be involved?


    “Queen of the Night Greta Von Ghoul⁠” Episode One: “The Haunting at Slaughter House” was created and written by Robert J. LeBlanc It was recorded live on October 13, 2022 at The Hill Arts in Portland Maine.

    And features

    Carlarose Dubois

    Bob LeBlanc

    With

    Steve Corning

    David Hanright

    Randy Hunt

    Molly McGill

    Marie Stewart Harmon

    With Special Guest Eric Darrow Worthley as the Bum who walked in off the street

    Iain Odlin was our audio engineer


    Recorded Live at The Hill Arts in Portland, Maine.

    ⁠⁠On the Air Theme Music is Jazzi Reloaded by Frank Schröter.

    All music and effects used under extended license.

    Produced with Special thanks to Dierdre Nice and ⁠The Hill Arts⁠ in Portland Maine. For more information about St Lawrence Arts or space rentals please visit stlawrencearts.org

    Produced and Edited by Robert J. LeBlanc

    Text Copyright © 2022, Robert J. LeBlanc.

    Series and recording Copyright © 2023 Balderdash Academy, All rights reserved.


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    28 mins
  • Aggie Blackthorn - Paranormal Reporter - Episode One: "The Screaming House"
    Mar 30 2023

    Aggie Blackthorn, the gal with an eye for ghosts, ghouls, and mysteries is on the case. There are reports of a screaming house in Connecticut. When Aggie investigates she finds that the story is more sinister than she expected.

    Aggie was the seventh child of a seventh child, born on the seventh day of the seventh month of the seventh year of this century, giving her the power to commune with all nature of beasts and man, both normal and metaphysical. Salem Brand Housewares takes you along on Aggie's journey as she uncovers the secrets of the paranormal.

    “Aggie Blackthorn: Paranormal Reporter” Episode One: “The Screaming House” was created and written by Robert J. LeBlanc It was recorded live on September 13, 2022 at St Lawrence Arts in Portland Maine.

    And features

    Katie Dubie Buttarazzi as Aggie Blackthorn

    Bob LeBlanc as Leo, Mr Argyle, and Abe

    David Hanright as Pete Jacobson

    Jake Buttarazzi as Harvey Kingston

    Anna Halloran as Bertha Hopewell

    Steve Corning as our Foley Operator and Additional Voices

    Iain Odlin was our audio engineer


    Recorded Live at St Lawrence Arts in Portland, Maine.

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    On the Air Theme Music is Jazzi Reloaded by Frank Schröter and is used under license.

    The following music was used for this media project:

    Music: The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

    Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2

    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Artist website: https://incompetech.com

    Produced with Special thanks to Dierdre Nice and St Lawrence Arts in Portland Maine. For more information about St Lawrence Arts or space rentals please visit stlawrencearts.org

    Produced and Edited by Robert J. LeBlanc

    Text Copyright © 2022, Robert J. LeBlanc.

    Series and recording Copyright © 2023 Balderdash Academy, All rights reserved.

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    24 mins
  • The Bonnie Tales of Captain Bellamy - Episode One: "The Song of Trickery"
    Feb 24 2023

    Navigating the waves of life, love, and adventure! Bonnie Captain Bonny Bellamy and her dastardly crew of the Seawitch are the terror of the seas but a danger to themselves. In this premiere episode, Captain Bellamy slipped in the bounty listings and decides to go after a rich bounty already claimed by her rival Captain Black Jack Malone. Can she deceive the notorious Black Jack?

    “The Bonnie Tales of Captain Bellamy” Episode One: “The Song of Trickery” was created and written by Robert J. LeBlanc and was based on his interactive mystery "Who Killed Jolly Roger?" from Sleuths Mystery Entertainment. This live performance was recorded live on August 30, 2022 at St Lawrence Arts in Portland Maine.

    Featuring:

    Molly McGill as Bonnie Captain Bonny Bellamy and Wolfie
    Carlarose Dubois as Birdy and Cabin Boy Johnny
    Robert J. LeBlanc as Morrie and the Announcer
    David Hanright as Black Jack Malone
    Nate Greene as Bertram
    Marie Stewart Harmon as Mabel Mahem and Betty B
    Randy Hunt as Dranger and Crowsnest
    Steve Corning as our Foley Operator and Additional Voices
    Iain Odlin was our audio engineer

    Recorded Live at St Lawrence Arts in Portland, Maine.

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    Music was “Jolly Roger Sea Shanty and Drink Brighter Mast Sea Shanty from Pond 5 and used under license.

    Produced with Special thanks to Dierdre Nice and St Lawrence Arts in Portland Maine. For more information about St Lawrence Arts or space rentals please visit stlawrencearts.org

    Produced and Edited by Robert J. LeBlanc

    Text Copyright 2022, Robert J. LeBlanc.

    Series and recording Copyright 2023 Balderdash Academy, All rights reserved.

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    26 mins

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