Madison On The Air
Chrisi Talyn Saje
Do you love old time radio? Don't know anything about old time radio? Well, if you enjoy comedy, we're the show for you. Follow Madison Standish, a modern day influencer, as she gets zapped back into the Golden Age of Radio. Actual OTR scripts adapted! It's as if the MST3K/Riff Trax guys were in the movies they riff. Every episode is stand-alone. Start at the beginning or jump to a title that grabs you. New episodes premiere the first of every month!
Episodes
Bonus Feature - The Story, The Movie, The True Events of "The Birds" - Madison's Mad Facts
Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in October, 2025: Episode 60, "The Birds," from the anthology series, "Escape!" was adapted for radio nearly 10 years before the classic Hitchcock thriller. In this Mad Facts, learn about the original short story, the Hollywood film, and the true events that inspired Hitchcock and remained a mystery until decades later. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Madison on the Air Presents - OctoberPod AM
Madison loves her Spooky Season and wants to share an episode from OctoberPod AM! Join Edward October and an all-star cast of your indie podcasting favorites for a double feature of THE PHANTOM OF THE VICEROY DRIVE-IN and THE GHOSTS OF PLUTO. It's a triple-horror science-mystery double feature you won't want to miss ... told in the grand old Octoberpod way! FIND THEM ON THE WEB: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/home
Ep. 72 - "The Phantom of the Opera" - Lux Radio Theater - Madison on the Air
You undoubtedly already know the story of the Phantom of the Opera and his obsessive love of the young ingenue, Christine. Somewhere between the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and the Lon Chaney silent film was this 1940’s take on the classic tale. During the “Lost Years of Hollywood Horror” this telling (adapted for the Lux Radio Theater), is a bit less gore and a bit less gothic… but for Halloween, we promise not everyone will survive their encounter with The Phantom of the Opera! FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/phantomoftheopera72_transcript/ MADISON'S MAD FACTS, THE LOST YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD HORROR: https://www.madisonontheair.com/telltaleheart_madfacts/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeChristine Dubois: Chelsea Greer Erique Claudin/The Phantom: Jeremy SajeAnatole Garron: David PinionRaoul D'Aubert: Jerry KokichMaestro Villenevue: James C. TaylorMadame Biancarolli: Sharon Grünwald Signore Ferretti: Karim KronfliMonsieur Pleyel: Dion DayGeorgette: Marnie WarnerGet links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Phantom of the Opera - Ep. 72
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! You undoubtedly already know the story of the Phantom of the Opera and his obsessive love of the young ingenue, Christine. Somewhere between the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and the Lon Chaney silent film was this 1940’s take on the classic tale. During the “Lost Years of Hollywood Horror” this telling (adapted for the Lux Radio Theater), is a bit less gore and a bit less gothic… but for Halloween, we promise not everyone will survive their encounter with The Phantom of the Opera! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The History of Penny Arcades - "Bold Venture" - Madison's Mad Facts
Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in September 2025. Episdoe 59, "Bold Venture," was set in 1950's Cuba. In our episode, two of the characters meet in a penny arcade, a popular place for tourists, and a great form of inexpensive entertainment throughout the U.S. Learn about the invention of coin operated machines, why they were sought after in the Great Depression, the first modern day "Pinball" machine (and how organizied crime almost got them outlawed) and more! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 71 - Frontier Gentleman - "Sheriff Beljoy's Prisoners" - Madison on the Air
Madison returns to the Old West sharing a stage coach in the Wyoming Territory with J.B. Kendall, a British news correspondent from the London Times. She and Kendall quickly find themselves arrested as bank robbers and forced by the Sheriff to “My Fair Lady” his very backwoods daughter. Can Madison turn her into a Lady with the help of this Frontier Gentleman? FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/frontiergentleman71_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeJ.B. Kendall: Karim Kronfli Sheriff Beljoy: Bran PeacockC.B. Beljoy: Jeremy SajeMercyday Beljoy: Chelsea GreerCharlie: Joe SlepskiLurleen Beljoy: Sharon Grünwald Henry Willis: Tom O'ConnorMrs. Willis: Mel RoseAnnouncer: Jerry KokichGet links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - Frontier Gentleman - Ep. 71
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison returns to the Old West sharing a stage coach in the Wyoming Territory with J.B. Kendall, a British news correspondent from the London Times. She and Kendall quickly find themselves arrested as bank robbers and forced by the Sheriff to “My Fair Lady” his very backwoods daughter. Can Madison turn her into a Lady with the help of this Frontier Gentleman? Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The History of Train Travel - "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" - Madison's Mad Facts
Originally released in August 2025 as a bonus feature for Ep. 58, "The Adventures of Ellery Queen." In "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" Madison is accused of murdering a bank robber in her train compartment. So we decided to do a little history dive into train travel of the 1930s-1950s! From the Transcontinental railroad completed in 1869 to the 1950's commuter trains, Madison hits the highlights of what it was like to ride the rails! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 70 - Dick Tracy - "The Case of the Firebug Murders" - Madison on the Air
A series of deadly fires ignite along the city’s waterfront. But no one can find Dick Tracy! So Madison takes the lead, working with Vitamin Flintheart, star of the stage and friend to Tracy, as they try to find the source of the fires. But when Gravel Gertie and Snowflake cross paths with the firebug, will Madison and Vitamin get there in time to save them? The action really heats up in this explosive story! TO ALL DICK TRACY SECRET SERVICE PATROL MEMBERS! This is your coded message from Madison Standish: 7-4-16-14-17-4-15-20-5-17-26-21-24-10-20-14-17-8-23-6-20-1-20-23 Find the decoder at: https://www.madisonontheair.com/dicktracy_decoder/ FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/dicktracy70_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeVitamin Flintheart: Scott R. McKinley Hotfoot: Gavin AmburgeyGimmick: Rob ShimerSnowflake: Jamie ForneyGravel Gertie: Bonnie BrantleyJ.P. Doom: Jerry KokichDick Tracy, Jr.: Jeremy SajeAnnouncer/Police Dispatch: David Pinionand featuring James C. Taylor as Dick TracyGet links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - Dick Tracy - Ep. 70
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! A series of deadly fires ignite along the city’s waterfront. But no one can find Dick Tracy! So Madison takes the lead, working with Vitamin Flintheart, star of the stage and friend to Tracy, as they try to find the source of the fires. But when Gravel Gertie and Snowflake cross paths with the firebug, will Madison and Vitamin get there in time to save them? The action really heats up in this explosive story! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - All About Cornbread! - "The Six Shooter" - Madison's Mad Facts
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released in July, 2025, as a bonus feature for "The Six Shooter." In the episode, Madison devours Ma Benson's cornbread. So for this Mad Facts, Madison interviews professional Southern Cook, Toni Johnson, to talk about the history of cornbread, it's unique traits in different parts of the country and even shares her personal recipe for how to make your own homemade cornbread! (and how it MAY just really be an aphrodisiac) Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Find Toni on TikTok: Aunt_Toni_68 https://www.tiktok.com/@aunttoni68 CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje We go over the recipe, but the sound recording wasn't ideal, so here it is to follow along: 3/4 cu. cornmeal 1 cu. all purpose flour 1/3 cu. sugar (or just sprinkle) 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cu. buttermilk (or 1 cu. whole milk + 1 tsp. white vinegar) 1 egg beaten 2 tbs. shortening or bacon fat Preheat over to 425 Put shortening/bacon fat in pan and let it preheat with the oven In mixing bowl, add dry ingredients mix/sift together. Add wet ingredients. When oven is preheated, pour batter into pan (it should sizzle) Bake 20 minutes or until golden on top. Cornbread should easily remove from pan, feel free to use butterknife to loosen the sides if sticking. Enjoy!
Ep. 69 - Broadway is My Beat - "The Tom and Alice Corey Suicide Pact"
Madison zaps into the shoes of Danny Clover to walk the Great White Way as a homicide detective. She’s immediately met with an ominous phone call from a wife pleading for help that her husband has forced her into a suicide pact. With Danny Clover’s voice echoing in her head, Madison will have to pound the pavement to find the couple she only knows as “The Coreys.” Betrayal, greed, and some of the best noir monologues old time radio has to offer, join us on the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world… Broadway, My Beat. FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/broadwayismybeat69_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeLieutenant Danny Clover: David Pinion Henry Fairchild: Scott R. McKinleySergeant Gino Tartaglia: Paul ArbisiSergeant Muggavan: James BlanchardZella Stanley: Sharon GrünwaldApartment Manager: Andrew James WilsonJoe Graham: Jerry KokichDr. Haskell/Blue Collar Corey: James C. TaylorHotel Manager/Wimpy Corey: Jeremy SajeMrs. Barry/Fanny: Jamie ForneyJunior Corey/Boatman/Tom Corey: Tom O'ConnorSexy Mrs. Corey/Mother Corey: Chelsea GreerGet links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - Broadway is My Beat - Ep. 69
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison zaps into the shoes of Danny Clover to walk the Great White Way as a homicide detective. She’s immediately met with an ominous phone call from a wife pleading for help that her husband has forced her into a suicide pact. With Danny Clover’s voice echoing in her head, Madison will have to pound the pavement to find the couple she only knows as “The Coreys.” Betrayal, greed, and some of the best noir monologues old time radio has to offer, join us on the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world… Broadway, My Beat. Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The History of Subways - "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in June 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 56, "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century." Buck and his team chase the villain Killer Kane into the Philadelphia subway tunnels of the 20th Century. Learn about the history of this vital mass transit system! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Bonus Feature! Madison on the Air Presents: Anticrastination
Anticrastination is a comedy audio drama that follows a pair of people trying to reinvent themselves as they make a podcast (called “Anticrastination”) about reaching goals and getting organized—when things go horribly and hilariously wrong. Kip is a former radio newsman desperate to restart his career before it’s too late. Free spirit DeeDee is trying to find a purpose for herself after years of seeking. They are joined by their inflexible sound engineer, Magnus, who feels like he’s wasting his life. Things get even more chaotic when a guest expert ends up staying longer than planned! We hear their train wreck of a show in each episode driven by their struggles with validation, relevance, and self-esteem. It's one part screwball comedy, one part parody, and one part heartfelt struggle for success. Find them on the web: https://alienghostrobot.com/
Ep. 68 - The Day the Earth Stood Still - Lux Radio Theater
There is an ever-present question that has puzzled and intrigued our world for centuries. Is there life on any of the other planets? Madison will answer this question as she steps in for the spaceman, Klaatu, visiting Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. Join us for this adaptation of the Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the absolute sci-fi classic, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Is the spacewoman dangerous? Will science prevail over military might? Can a young boy and his mother show Madison that human beings are worth saving? Or will Gort end all living creatures on this planet? Repeat after me… “Madison, barada, nikto…” FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/dayearthstoodstill68_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeHelen Benson: Chelsea GreerBobby Benson: Jamie ForneyTom Stevens: Steve JunMrs. Crocket: Julie HoversonMr. Harley: David PinionProfessor Barnhardt: Scott R. McKinleyThe Taxi Driver: Paul ArbisiNewscaster/Mr. Brady: James C. TaylorThe Army Officer: Jerry KokichHilda/Margaret: Sharon GrünwaldThe Guard/Soldier #2: Rob ShimerSoldier #1/Gort: Jeremy Sajeand Edward October as our narratorGet links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Day the Earth Stood Still - Ep. 68
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! There is an ever-present question that has puzzled and intrigued our world for centuries. Is there life on any of the other planets? Madison will answer this question as she steps in for the spaceman, Klaatu, visiting Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. Join us for this adaptation of the Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the absolute sci-fi classic, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Is the spacewoman dangerous? Will science prevail over military might? Can a young boy and his mother show Madison that human beings are worth saving? Or will Gort end all living creatures on this planet? Repeat after me… “Madison, barada, nikto…” Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - Chloroform: Myths & Facts - "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
Madison's Mad Facts What a knock out! Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in May 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 55, our 5th Sherlock Holmes Adventure, Madison dives into the myths and facts of chloroform (the fiction writers got it wrong!) Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Bonus Feature - Madison on the Air presents: Stars of the Golden Age - Basil Rathbone
Madison has teamed up with Erin Carlson and her podcast "Stars of the Golden Age." Erin has done a deep dive into the career of our favorite Sherlock, Basil Rathbone! "Stars of the Golden Age" gives you an in-depth look into the lives of Cary Grant, Vivien Leigh, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, and many more. Learn things you may have never heard before about these iconic stars as you are taken on the journey through their lives on screen and off. Find more episodes of "Stars of the Golden Age": https://www.podpage.com/stars-of-the-golden-age
Ep. 67 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - "The Eyes of Harry Bartell"
May is upon us, which means time for another Sherlock Holmes adventure. But where is Harry “Sponsor Dude” Bartell? Madison finds herself searching the opium dens of 1800’s London, where she discovers Sherlock is also hunting for someone. All roads lead to Baker Street. It’s an adventure full of opium dens, disguises, bat guano and murder! For those who enjoy listening to the original OTR episode, the title we adapted is: “The Eyes of Mr. Leyton” (It’s not the “The Man with the Twisted Lip” but you’ll see some similarities!) FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/sherlockholmes67_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Sherlock Holmes: Albert Garnica Harry Bartell: David Pinion Dr. Watson: Bran Peacock Mrs. Hudson: Sarah Golding Wayne Cholmondeley: Karim Kronfli Opium Den Proprietor: Steve Jun Opium Addict: Jerry Kokich Announcer-Dude: James C. Taylor Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Ep. 67
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! May is upon us, which means time for another Sherlock Holmes adventure. But where is Harry “Sponsor Dude” Bartell? Madison finds herself searching the opium dens of 1800’s London, where she discovers Sherlock is also hunting for someone. All roads lead to Baker Street. It’s an adventure full of opium dens, disguises, bat guano and murder! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - Hurricanes in the News and in the Script! - "Our Miss Brooks"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive April 2025 as a Bonus Feature for Episode 54, "Our Miss Brooks" In the News & In the Script! Writers for recurring series, whether in OTR or modern day TV, are always farming ideas from the news and events of the day. And "Our Miss Brooks" was no different. Take a dive into our theory of how "hurricanes" became a hot topic in 1950. To get the newest "Madison's Mad Facts" go to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written/Produced/Edited: Chrisi Talyn Saje Original Music/Audio Engineering: Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 66 - The Great Gildersleeve - "Arrested as a Car Thief"
When Leroy Forrester gets exposed to the mumps, Madison offers to step in for him at the Junior Rabbit Breeders Show. If she can ever get there, that is! Leroy’s uncle, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, is handling their travel, but can he handle his own big mouth? Join us for a road trip full of pot holes, police chases, car theft and explosives in this *hare* raising adventure! FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/greatgildersleeve66_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve: Paul Arbisi Leroy Forrester: Mel Rose Commissioner Toby: Scott R. McKinley Sid: Steve Jun Mike: Brian Cunningham Captain Webster: James C. Taylor MacGuire: Rory W. Griffin The Waitress: Sharon Grünwald The Porter: AJ Fidalgo The Cop: Jeremy Saje Announcer/Dispatcher: Jerry Kokich Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Great Gildersleeve - Ep. 66
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! When Leroy Forrester gets exposed to the mumps, Madison offers to step in for him at the Junior Rabbit Breeders Show. If she can ever get there, that is! Leroy’s uncle, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, is handling their travel, but can he handle his own big mouth? Join us for a road trip full of pot holes, police chases, car theft and explosives in this *hare* raising adventure! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The Golden Age of Air Travel - "The Falcon"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon exclusive in March 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 53, "The Falcon." When Madison and her boyfriend are trying to book a flight, it got me thinking about air travel during the era of Old Time Radio. So "Come Fly With Madison" into this little history dive into air travel! Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir
Ep. 65 – Pride & Prejudice – The Theater of Romance
Madison has been in plenty of western gunfights, solved murder mysteries, traveled through space and faced monsters, but she’s never been in a romance! “The Theater of Romance” took romantic tales from novels, films and plays and turned them into thirty-minute radio stories. So join Madison as she steps into Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” as Elizabeth Bennet to give Mr. Darcy a hard time. Will love prevail? FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/prideprejudice65_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish/Elizabeth Bennet: Chrisi Talyn Saje Mr. Darcy: Karim Kronfli Mrs. Bennet: Bonnie Brantley Mr. Bennet: Jerry Kokich Jane Bennet: Chelsea Greer Mr. Bingley: Andrew James Wilson Lydia Bennet: Marnie Warner Kitty Bennet: Mel Rose Mary Bennet: Sharon Grünwald Mr. Collins: Tom O'Connor Lady Catherine: Sarah Golding Sir William: Jeremy Saje and Scott R. McKinley as our Narrator Mary's pianoforte music was performed by Sharon Grünwald. Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - Pride & Prejudice - Ep. 65
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison has been in plenty of western gunfights, solved murder mysteries, traveled through space and faced monsters, but she’s never been in a romance! “The Theater of Romance” took romantic tales from novels, films and plays and turned them into thirty-minute radio stories. So join Madison as she steps into Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” as Elizabeth Bennet to give Mr. Darcy a hard time. Will love prevail? Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The History of Anthologies - "Robin Hood"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon exclusive in February 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 52, "Robin Hood" "Robin Hood" was originally featured on "The Family Theater," one of many anthology shows that dominated the Golden Age of Radio. Join Madison for a little history dive into this popular genre. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 64 - The Maltese Falcon - "Lux Radio Theater" & "The Academy Award Theater"
Madison teams up with Sam Spade to investigate the case of the Maltese Falcon. Can they clear Sam’s name for a murder rap and find the priceless statuette? Adapted from the radio plays of both “The Lux Radio Theater” and “The Academy Award Theater,” join us for our fifth anniversary episode featuring the quintessential film noir by Dashiell Hammett. FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE:https://www.madisonontheair.com/maltesefalcon64_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Sam Spade: Jerry Kokich Mr. Gutman: Bran Peacock Brigid O'Shaughnessy: Chelsea Greer Wilmer: Rory W. Griffin Joel Cairo: Jeremy Saje Effie: Marnie Warner Lieutenant Dundy: Tom O'Connor Tom Polhaus: Paul Arbisi The Captain: Nyssa Kimberly Mackinnon and our Narrator was Karim Kronfli Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Maltese Falcon - Ep. 64
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison teams up with Sam Spade to investigate the case of the Maltese Falcon. Can they clear Sam’s name for a murder rap and find the priceless statuette? Adapted from the radio plays of both “The Lux Radio Theater” and “The Academy Award Theater,” join us for our fifth anniversary episode featuring the quintessential film noir by Dashiell Hammett. Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature- The History of Public Service Announcements - "Hot Copy"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon exclusive in January 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 51, "Hot Copy." Our Hot Copy episode was a slight departure from the actual series, serving more as a PSA warning about the evils of marijuana. So for this Mad Facts, Madison talks about the history of Public Service Announcements. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 63 - The Mysterious Traveler - "Madison's Origin Story"
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2020, and Madison is partying a bit more than her boyfriend, Jeff, would like. Left on her own, a freak accident will change the course of her — and Jeff’s — lives for the future. Or is it the past? Take a journey with the Mysterious Traveler as we present the Madison origin story! **The original "Mysterious Traveler" episode is entitled "New Years' Nightmare"** FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/mysterioustraveler63_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Jeff Andrews: Christopher S. Fox Blake Arnold: David Pinion Dr. Smith: Scott R. McKinley Denny's Waiter: Joe Slepski Police Officer: James C. Taylor Joe Friday: Tom O'Connor and Edward October appeared as The Mysterious Traveler Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Mysterious Traveler - Ep. 63
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! It’s New Year’s Eve, 2020, and Madison is partying a bit more than her boyfriend, Jeff, would like. Left on her own, a freak accident will change the course of her — and Jeff’s — lives for the future. Or is it the past? Take a journey with the Mysterious Traveler as we present the Madison origin story! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - Fun Facts about "It's a Wonderful Life"
Madison's Mad Facts Mad Facts are now PATREON EXCLUSIVES. These bonus features for our episodes premiere the 10th of every month. This Mad Facts is from our adaptation of "Lux Radio Theater Presents - It's a Wonderful Life" released December 2024. Our ah-mazing George Bailey, Scott R. McKinley, presents some history around the making of one of the Holiday's most beloved films. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje Scott R. McKinley appeared as himself
Ep. 62 - The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - "The Case of the Slaughtered Santas"
Madison thinks she’s getting an easy gig covering for Archie Goodwin over the holidays. That is, until Santa Claus comes to Nero Wolfe — afraid he’s going to be murdered! Madison will be the great detective’s snow-boots on the ground as they take on “The Case of the Slaughtered Santas.” FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/nerowolfe62_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota
Trailer - The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - Ep. 62
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison thinks she’s getting an easy gig covering for Archie Goodwin over the holidays. That is, until Santa Claus comes to Nero Wolfe — afraid he’s going to be murdered! Madison will be the great detective’s snow-boots on the ground as they take on “The Case of the Slaughtered Santas.” Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - Real Old West Locations in OTR - "Have Gun-Will Travel"
Madison's Mad Facts Madison's Mad Facts are now PATREON EXCLUSIVES. These bonus features for our episodes premiere the 10th of every month. This Mad Facts is from our adaptation of "Have Gun - Will Travel" episode 49 released November 2024. Madison talks about writers utilizing real Old West locations and other period specific things to bring a more real feel to OTR. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 61 - The Blue (Pink) Beetle - "The Sea Serpent"
The PINK Beetle fights for justice! Madison takes a special assignment to look into reports of a sea serpent terrorizing bathers in the tourist town of Breaker City. The beachfront hotels are losing business and the owners fear bankruptcy, but no one seems to be able to catch the mythical monster. Even the oceanic specialist, Professor Meredith, comes up empty. It will take a lady reporter, a rattlesnake catcher and a visit from the PINK Beetle to crack the case! TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/bluebeetle61_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish/Pink Beetle: Chrisi Talyn Saje Dr. Franz: Jeremy Saje Joan Mason: Chelsea Greer Professor Meredith: Scott R. McKinley Officer Mannigan: Paul Arbisi Mr. Down: James C. Taylor Ed Nash: Scott Barry Hotel Clerk: Drew Frohmann Randy: Steve Jun Roger the Bellboy/Radio Announcer: Jerry Kokich and Jonathan Winstead appeared as your Pink Beetle Announcer Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Blue Beetle - Ep. 61
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! The PINK Beetle fights for justice! Madison takes a special assignment to look into reports of a sea serpent terrorizing bathers in the tourist town of Breaker City. The beachfront hotels are losing business and the owners fear bankruptcy, but no one seems to be able to catch the mythical monster. Even the oceanic specialist, Professor Meredith, comes up empty. It will take a lady reporter, a rattlesnake catcher and a visit from the PINK Beetle to crack the case! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - The Lost Years of Hollywood Horror - Inner Sanctum
Madison's Mad Facts are now PATREON EXCLUSIVES. These bonus features for our episodes premiere the 10th of every month. Madison's Mad Facts This Mad Facts is from our adaptation of Inner Sanctum's "A Tell-Tale Heart" ep. 48 released October 2024. Madison talks about Hollywood's "Lost Years of Horror" in the 1930s and again in the late 1940s, and how we almost lost the horror genre in films! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Madison on the Air Presents: Octoberpod AM - "The Spirit Doll"
FEED DROP! Just in time for Halloween, Madison is happy to showcase OctoberPod AM, hosted by Edward October, the podcast showcases true/true-ish & classic tales of horror and the paranormal. Find more episodes here: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/home
Ep. 60 - The Birds - Escape
Nearly 10 years before Hitchcock brought this thriller to the silver screen, the radio anthology series, “Escape,” adapted Daphne du Maurier’s short story, “The Birds.” This adaptation is closer to the original story (Hitchcock took the concept and completely reworked it). Set in the rural seaside of Southern England, Deborah Hawkins and her two young children, along with hired governess, Madison, (okay, we reworked it, too) try to adapt to life away from London’s high society. Deborah’s husband makes few visits anymore, pushing Deborah into a fragile mental state. Oh, yeah, then outta no where, birds start attacking. Narrated by our favorite voice of horror, Edward October, join us for this chilling thriller classic! FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/thebirds60_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mot Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Deborah Hawkins: Sharon Grünwald Jill Hawkins: Mel Rose Mrs. Trigg: Sarah Golding Mr. Trigg: Karim Kronfli Johnnie Hawkins: Jeremy Saje BBC Announcer: Scott R. McKinley and Edward October appeared as our Narrator Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Birds - Ep. 60
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Nearly 10 years before Hitchcock brought this thriller to the silver screen, the radio anthology series, “Escape,” adapted Daphne du Maurier’s short story, “The Birds.” This adaptation is closer to the original story (Hitchcock took the concept and completely reworked it). Set in the rural seaside of Southern England, Deborah Hawkins and her two young children, along with hired governess, Madison, (okay, we reworked it, too) try to adapt to life away from London’s high society. Deborah’s husband makes few visits anymore, pushing Deborah into a fragile mental state. Oh, yeah, then outta no where, birds start attacking. Narrated by our favorite voice of horror, Edward October, join us for this chilling thriller classic! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Bonus Feature - Women's Army Corp. - "The Adventures of Maisie"
Madison's Mad Facts Mad Facts are now PATREON EXCLUSIVES. These bonus features for our episodes premiere the 10th of every month. This Mad Facts is from episode 47, "The Adventures of Maisie" released September 2024. For our episode of "The Adventures of Maisie" Madison discusses the Women's Army Corp (WAC). The struggle to include women as active army soldiers, the slander campaign against them, and the woman who stood up to General Dwight D. Eisenhower when he wanted to eliminate all lesbians from the ranks. Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish is played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Ep. 59 - Bold Venture - "Cruise to Batabanó"
Madison finally travels to “Ricky Ricardo’s” Cuba! It’s Havana circa 1951. There she joins up with hotel owner Slate Shannon. Shannon agrees to pilot a boat from Havana to Batabanó for a young couple to make some cash and so Madison can play tourist. But when they arrive in Batabanó, they find themselves the perfect patsies for a murder rap! Can Madison and Shannon get to the truth while the Batabanó Policía are closing in? It’s some Hot Cuban Nights with a high-stakes heist, betrayal and murder! FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/boldventure59_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Slate Shannon: Jerry Kokich Alice Drew: Chelsea Greer Marty: AJ Cruz King Moses: James C. Taylor Jimmy Drew: AJ Fidalgo Emilio López: Jeremy Saje Batabanó Cop: Karim Kronfli Old Woman/Waving Girl: Sharon Grünwald and Jonathan Winstead appeared as our Announcer Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - Bold Venture - Ep. 59
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison finally travels to “Ricky Ricardo’s” Cuba! It’s Havana circa 1951. There she joins up with hotel owner Slate Shannon. Shannon agrees to pilot a boat from Havana to Batabanó for a young couple to make some cash and so Madison can play tourist. But when they arrive in Batabanó, they find themselves the perfect patsies for a murder rap! Can Madison and Shannon get to the truth while the Batabanó Policía are closing in? It’s some Hot Cuban Nights with a high-stakes heist, betrayal and murder! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Ep. 58 - The Adventures of Ellery Queen - "The Adventure of Madison Standish, Suspect"
Madison takes the train from Chicago to New York to fill in for Nikki Porter, the assistant to Ellery Queen. On the trip, a bank robber corners her in her compartment, demanding that she be a mule for his heist money. But when that robber ends up shot dead, Madison will be on the hook by the police for the murder. And to make things worse, the other robbers from the bank job think she has the missing dough! Can Ellery Queen figure out the truth? Can you? Just as in the original series, we will have a break in the action before the murderer is revealed to have fellow audio drama folks, Shannon Perry, Drew Frohmann and Sarah Golding make their guesses as the “armchair detectives.” **The original "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" episode that we adapted was entitled, "The Adventure of Nikki Porter, Suspect."** FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/elleryqueen58_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Ellery Queen: David Pinion Rita: Sharon Grünwald Frank: Paul Arbisi Jupe: Jerry Kokich Inspector Queen: Tom O'Connor Ernie Buffle: James C. Taylor Rookie Officer: Brian Cunningham ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES Shannon Perry Drew Frohmann Sarah Golding Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Adventures of Ellery Queen - Ep. 58
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison takes the train from Chicago to New York to fill in for Nikki Porter, the assistant to Ellery Queen. On the trip, a bank robber corners her in her compartment, demanding that she be a mule for his heist money. But when that robber ends up shot dead, Madison will be on the hook by the police for the murder. And to make things worse, the other robbers from the bank job think she has the missing dough! Can Ellery Queen figure out the truth? Can you? Just as in the original series, we will have a break in the action before the murderer is revealed to have fellow audio drama folks, Shannon Perry, Drew Frohmann and Sarah Golding make their guesses as the “armchair detectives.” Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
Ep. 57 - The Six Shooter - "The Capture of Stacy Gault"
Madison and the entire town of Elk Point are in lockdown. The notorious bank robber, Stacy Gault, has been reported heading their way. Madison has been holding up at Ma Benson’s rooming house when Britt Ponset, the easy going nomad of the West known for his justice and quick draw, stops by. Ma thinks he’s the answer to the town’s problems. Madison thinks he’s hogging the potatoes. But when a handsome stranger comes knocking looking for a room, panic breaks out. What will Britt do? What will Madison do? The guy is totes hot. Join us for the Sex Shooter! I mean… the Six Shooter. TRANSCRIPT ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/sixshooter57_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KOFI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje CAST: Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje Britt Ponset: Scott R. McKinley Ma Benson: Julie Hoverson Seth Tooley: Paul Arbisi The Stranger: Jerry Kokich Ed Scott: Scott Barry and Bran Peacock appeared as our Announcer Get links to our cast on our website: https://www.madisonontheair.com/cast/
Trailer - The Six Shooter - Ep. 57
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison and the entire town of Elk Point are in lockdown. The notorious bank robber, Stacy Gault, has been reported heading their way. Madison has been holding up at Ma Benson’s rooming house when Britt Ponset, the easy going nomad of the West known for his justice and quick draw, stops by. Ma thinks he’s the answer to the town’s problems. Madison thinks he’s hogging the potatoes. But when a handsome stranger comes knocking looking for a room, panic breaks out. What will Britt do? What will Madison do? The guy is totes hot. Join us for the Sex Shooter! I mean… the Six Shooter. Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/