4 chapters across the catalog
John C. Dvorak announces a project to produce ten short radio plays adapted from classic Broadway scripts and George Orwell's "1984." He calls for listener auditions to fill various roles, seeking to avoid the "squeaky millennial" voices prevalent in modern audio dramas.
A vast collection of Paul Whiteman and Bing Crosby recordings from 1925-1935 was discovered on archive.org. This led to a recommendation for OTR Cat, a catalog specializing in obscure old-time radio plays, including rare episodes of "The Fat Man."
The hosts discuss their early experiences in radio and broadcasting education. One host clarifies he graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, not the Columbia School of Broadcasting, which was a separate entity in the 1970s. They recount early experiences at K Foothill College's low-watt FM station and the production of original radio plays.
The rise of live streaming services like UStream and Qik is criticized for ruining the "theater of the mind" essential to audio broadcasting. The hosts argue that streaming mundane activities or behind-the-scenes footage devalues the final product and reduces economic productivity. They cite the disappointment of seeing how old-time radio plays were produced as a reason to maintain the mystery of the broadcast environment.
