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The Incomparable Radio Theater is a series of original radio shows that pays homage to classic mid-20th century radio while also giving a nod to modern pop culture.

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United States

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The Incomparable Radio Theater is a series of original radio shows that pays homage to classic mid-20th century radio while also giving a nod to modern pop culture.

Language:

English


Episodes
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4.8: The Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range, Part 4

2/28/2026
Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part four of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! The thrilling conclusion! We’ve got a runaway train, a heroic dog, and even a few more masked avengers of the old west. We hear from a few more sponsors both real and imaginary. And then…and then, tragedy strikes right on cue, and we learn what happens when time…just…stops… David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:28:44

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4.7: The Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range, Part 3

11/28/2025
Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part three of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! Slim is blue, Charlie is gone, the band is yodeling, there’s some creative arithmetic, David takes a coffee break with more coffee, and we learn what makes the sun rise…it’s not astrophysics, it’s chemistry. Yeah, chemistry. David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:21:58

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4.6: The Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range, Part 2

9/1/2025
Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part two of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! This episode has everything: double entendres (or not), dinosaurs (or not), a little zeppelin (Led…or not), and more singing cowboys than you can shake a temptress at. Yes, she’s Frenchish. David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:27:16

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4.5: The Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range, Part 1

5/31/2025
Live on stage at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, it’s the Incomparable Radio Theater Live, with part one of the Adventures of Slim Skinner and the Cowhands of the Range! it’s a change of pace as we go behind the scenes to learn the true story of Slim, his wife Charlie, and the band they made famous, the Cowhands of the Range. Stay tuned, we’ll be performing some more live shows this fall and winter… David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:23:10

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4.4: Cowboys and Coffee

2/28/2025
A preview of the recording from our recent live show, recorded at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, Indiana, our new home away from home for live performances. Coming in March, the full live show, along with video from the performance for Incomparable members. And coming very soon, a surprise from one of our performance sponsors, the Red Roaster Cafe… David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:03:26

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4.3: A Carl O'Brien Christmas

12/25/2024
An actor performing as an alternate Scrooge at a regional theatre discovers the true meaning of “A Christmas Carol” through the help of a few spirits and a plucky little dog in this holiday special. We also learn—to no one’s surprise—that Chris Breen can do an impressive Vince Guaraldi impression. With Austin Tichenor as Carl, with Ele Matelan, Travis Bedard, Moises Chiullan, Liz Carman, Chip Sudderth, Shannon Sudderth, and Steve Lutz David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:27:56

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4.2: Galaxy Scouts Greene 01: Legends and Maps

5/31/2024
At last, the story begins here. Years into his retirement, Scoutmaster Greene is called back to spacefaring adventures at the behest of the last person he’d have expected… David J. Loehr with Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, Steve Lutz, Quinn Rose and Travis Bedard.

Duration:00:26:55

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4.1: Bebop Palooka

2/29/2024
In a dark city, on the wrong side of the tracks, a boxer with fists of fury and a heart of gold helps a woman in need. Or maybe it was his trainer with a swing like the Babe that helps. Don’t ask me, I’m not the narrator. It’s that kind of a show. The Finley Quality Network is back on the air… With Kevin R. Free, Ayun Halliday, Rebecca Comtois, Mac Rogers, and Howard Sherman David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:11:40

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3.11: Meanwhile, Corrections

11/23/2023
Giving thanks for our members and listeners, we answer some listener comments, correct some mistakes, apologize to some sponsors, and make references to other references. Listener Blair is also mentioned. This episode was originally released last month as part of the First Class podcast feed for members. Sign up to support the show, you’ll get access to First Class and so much more. David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:15:25

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3.10: Where or When: A Box Just for Wishes

2/28/2023
A preview of Where or When, episode 5, in which Will does a little research into the possibility of time travel, Olivia wonders why he’s listening to podcasts, Luna gets to know Frank Sinatra, and that’s when things get weird…wait, is that Matthew? And…another Matthew? And what is that box in the corner? It’s not a box? What’s that? Are we Glenning? Times blend, universes collide, same old, same old for him… David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:26:22

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3.9: Where or When: The Second Hand Unwinds

11/30/2022
Check out our co-production with Lost Girls Theatre, a time-traveling beach read of a romcom, Where or When, created by Andie Arthur and David J. Loehr. Meet Liv and Will, living their happily ever after. She’s an event planner, he’s a university librarian. All is right with their world. And then, the university is bequeathed an estate named Avalon… Get lost with us in the worlds of Where or When. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, the first five episodes are already available here, with five more to go this season. The timelines get ever more tangled, and what’s that? Could a certain time traveler familiar to Radio Theater listeners show up at some point? Could be… David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:25:59

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3.8: Galaxy Scouts: Very Different Today

8/30/2022
The doctor awoke floating in an escape pod in a most peculiar way, he was feeling very still, and there was nothing he could do…but he doubts his spaceship knows which way to go… Welcome to the fourth Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. David J. Loehr with Travis Bedard and Juno Hopson.

Duration:00:08:21

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3.7: Galaxy Scouts: Greene -- Free Preview

5/12/2022
As part of our network membership drive, we’re bringing you the opening scene of Episode 1 of Galaxy Scouts: Greene, the miniseries coming soon to the Incomparable Radio Theater. If you just can’t wait to hear the rest of this episode, become a member today and find the complete Episode 1, Legends and Maps, in the First Class Lounge feed. And stay tuned for some more of the Galaxy Scouts Prelude shorts coming soon here, leading up to the premiere of Greene. David J. Loehr with Steve Lutz and Monty Ashley.

Duration:00:06:28

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3.6: Galaxy Scouts: In the Vastness of Night

2/28/2022
In which we meet the intrepid bounty hunter Tycho Bass on a most dangerous mission. Brought to the tidally-locked planet Proxima B, Tycho faces a quarry unlike any he’s faced before…himself. What is his patron playing at? And who exactly is his patron anyway? And who is the little voice in his head? Welcome to the third Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. David J. Loehr with Cicero Holmes, Chip Sudderth, Kelly Guimont and Monty Ashley.

Duration:00:15:16

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3.5: The Wise Man

12/24/2021
As David prepares for Christmas Eve on the Incomparable Zeppelin, Travis performs a short piece about the wise men, we learn that chestnuts are overrated, and who’s that up on the roof after the milk and cookies? Happy holidays from the Radio Theater! David J. Loehr with Travis Bedard.

Duration:00:04:40

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3.4: Galaxy Scouts: Starcross'd

11/30/2021
A cat burglar. An interview. And what does all this have to do with Scoutmaster Greene? This is the second Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries, Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. You may think you know the Scouts, but this is a whole new Galaxy… David J. Loehr with Gillian Shelly Lawler, Tom McGrath and Monty Ashley.

Duration:00:10:47

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3.3: Galaxy Scouts: Lost in the Stars

5/31/2021
A raging space battle. A pilot in freefall. A rescuer in the nick of time…or not? Welcome to the first Galaxy Scouts Prelude, a series of short episodes setting the scene for the upcoming miniseries, Galaxy Scouts’ Greene. You may think you know the Scouts, but this is a whole new Galaxy… David J. Loehr with Juno Hopson and Steve Lutz.

Duration:00:09:21

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3.2: Knight Must Fall

2/27/2021
After snowstorms and blackouts, the conclusion to the Revengers’ adventure at last! John Squire and Anna Steele find themselves playing a deadlier game than the role playing adventure they were invited to attend. Another member of the ministry has gone missing, as has his game token. Did Butler do it? Why does that bartender look so familiar? What project is Mrs. M hiding? And who—or what—is staying in the guest house? Who? Who? Featuring a preview of the upcoming Galaxy Scouts miniseries—yes, you heard me, it’s a whole miniseries. David J. Loehr with Antony Johnston, Serenity Caldwell, Travis Bedard, Kathy Campbell, Myke Hurley, Adina Hurley, Moisés Chiullán and Chip Sudderth.

Duration:00:29:21

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3.1: ...and to All a Good Knight

12/25/2020
It’s a Christmas miracle, the Radio Theater is back on the air! Tonight’s episode features the Revengers, two British spies facing the impossible—and often the improbable. Because nothing says “Happy Holidays” like cold blooded murder and intrigue… Someone is killing off Ministry analysts in the middle of team building exercises which hardly seems sporting, all things considered. John Squire and Anna Steele get pulled into a most dangerous competition indeed. Who is Rabbit? What does the rook mean? What unspeakable things have occurred in the Archives? Why does the bartender seem so familiar? And will Squire and Steele prevail or will this be a total Christmas party kill? David J. Loehr with Antony Johnston, Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullán, Travis Bedard, Adina Hurley, Kathy Campbell, Myke Hurley and Chip Sudderth.

Duration:00:26:51

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2.6: Away We Go

5/19/2018
When murder strikes in the heart of Manhattan, two cops walk the dark side of the theatre district to solve the case. Broadway is their beat, and it’s five minutes to curtains. Also, the foley artist tries announcing, there’s some exciting news about the show, and David is apparently still delirious in the Canadian Rockies. (But the news about the show is for real. Honest.) David J. Loehr.

Duration:00:20:53