John Bell

Bell's in the Batfry

Comedy EN ↓ 368 episodes

Comedy, oddball stuff, strange interviews, and general mayhem.

Author

John Bell

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

thebatfry.com

Latest episode

Dec 20, 2025

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Episodes

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 81 24.12.2008

  The Christmas Special!  Starring... the COWLETS!  They're baaaaack! FEATURED VOICES: Cindy Taylor and Jean Williams This episode was partially hastily assembled at my sister's house... so, thanks Marcia! The opening and closing music is "Berlin Mice March" from Music to Soothe the Savage Child .  The un-mooed original version is available for FREE at http://clousfamily.com Oh...and the masterful...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 80 13.12.2008

  Put on your Fedora!  Grab your whip! You're about to take an ADVENTURE trip! This is it... Waders of the Aust Lark!   Excitement!  Cliff-hangers!  Really bad puns! And... a record length.  This sucker is 30 minutes!!  Didn't PLAN it that way...it just happened!  So set aside some good listening time! GUEST VOICES:  Zac Ashmore and Walt Snider from the Kore New Media, at http://korenewmedia.com !...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 79 26.11.2008

  The BIG ADVENTURE!!! Globe-trotting exploits in search of an ancient relic!! Hoo boy, what excitement! Selection from "Attack of the Giant Iguanas" by Scott Clous (behind the "flashback"), used with permission.  No, really.  Hear more original music at  www.clousfamily.com .   

Bells in the Batfry, Between the Podcast Podcast, after episode 78 09.11.2008

Outtakes!!  Actual commercials!  And an aircheck of an afternoon Halloween Radio Show!  See if YOU can identify the SPECIAL GUEST VOICE!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 78 29.10.2008

  The semi-quasi Halloween Show!  A haunted house!  Gas price expert!  An amazing return!  Arnie comes up with a new invention!  I attempt to recite "The Raven"! Guest voices: Cindy Taylor Dale and Jim Kesterson Go visit the forum at http://thebatfry.com ! Happy Halloween!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 77 11.10.2008

Back into the studios for interviews with published authors!  Plus... a malfunction leads to an excursion into.... pod noir! Special guest voices:  Cindy Taylor and Jean Williams I also promised to admit grudgingly that the Hunter/Chef interview was based on an idea by Cindy Taylor.  Okay, I said it.  Happy?

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 76 27.09.2008

Another "Radio Drama 101" class!  (If you missed episode 25, "The Spectre Bride", you'll need a note from the office to attend.) This time, we struggle thru another less-than-stellar radio drama from the golden age... "The Man in Black". Take a deep breath... this could get ugly!

Bell's in the Batfry, Between the Podcasts Podcast for 75 16.09.2008

As promised, I hereby present my "generic song on the radio" for anybody who wants to use it.  Go ahead.  Use it.  I won't squawk.  Have fun. ALSO... wacky hijinks with bloopers and outtakes from Episode 74! Wheeee -----------------------JB

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 75 01.09.2008

Labor day!  A day to kick back, relax, and do absolutely nothing... in glorious solitude! By the way... NOW I can proudly announce that the secret guest stars in Episode 74 were none other than Gregg Taylor and Clarissa Dernederlanden of Decoder Ring Theatre!  Go quickly to http://decoderringtheatre.com and enjoy the adventures of the Red Panda...and so much MORE!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 74 18.08.2008

Ahhh... working retail.  What better way to get to know your fellow man? Special guest voices: Walt, Tiffany, and Hailey Snider Dale Kesterson Cindy Taylor Jean Williams And two SUPER special (and secret) guest stars!!!

Bell's in the Batfry, Between the Podcasts Podcast, after Episode 73 05.08.2008

  An alternate ending to episode 73 (or...how NOT to end a Podcast)! Two REAL commercials! One REAL "contest rules disclaimer"! And...a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!   Wheeeee    

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 73 30.07.2008

The ALL-INTERVIEW show!!  Interesting guests, one at a time, tell their FASCINATING stories! This show is dedicated to the great Bob and Ray!

Bell's in the Batfry Between the Podcast Podcast after Episode 72 23.07.2008

  This show contains the UNEDITED lines that Miss Shmacklehiemer sent me for the big finish of episode 72! I also explain to those confused by the events of the last two shows why they shouldn't be confused...because confused was the intent, so if you're confused, you're not confused because...um... you shouldn't confuse confusion with being confused... ahhh... about....  confusion.... Oh, just li...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 72 15.07.2008

The big finale of the Losted Epic! Will Bell, Brad, and Arnie escape the mysterious island? Will the chicken press the doomsday-preventing button every 107 minutes? And who ARE the masters of the island??

Bell's in the Batfry, Between the Podcast Podcast, between 71 and 72 03.07.2008

A bit we couldn't work into episode 71... and a rare preview of episode 72!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 71 22.06.2008

Finally...Season Four opens!!  Who has survived the helicopter crash?  How many movies and TV shows can we steal plots from?  Is the cast permanently... LOSTED?? Its good to be back.  Thanks for your patience!    

Bell's in the Batfry, Between the Podcast Podcast, 70-71 13.06.2008

Happy Friday the 13th! This show has information about the logo contest, my hiatus, and a special feature on "luck"... appropriate for the day! Enjoy! -------------------------JOHN BELL

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 70 13.05.2008

The BIG U.S.O. show!!  Dedicated to all those in the U.S. Armed forces! Special thanks to: Mark L for the idea and the naval terms! Tim Shea Ailish (aka Sunny) Shea Mark, the Encaffienated one Scott from Texas Kory Kulmann Cindy Taylor and Jean Williams for contributing jokes, bits, voices, and music to the show!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 69 21.04.2008

Things are back to "normal" at the Batfry.  Brad gets a new client, the FBI is still looking for Mr. Whizzr'd, and Arnie comes up with a brand new invention!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 68 Between the Podcast Podcast 10.04.2008

A deleted scene! A peek at how I work with Becky Beach and Cindy Taylor! Outtakes and bloopers! And a big musical ending!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 68 05.04.2008

The Great Cowlet Drive continues!! Visit the forum at http://thebatfry.com! Hear my interview at http://www.gigcast.nightgig.com  Episode 135!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 67's Between the Podcasts Podcast 30.03.2008

Actual honest-to-gosh real on-the-radio commercials that I've written and produced.  Seriously.  No, really.

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 67 24.03.2008

A Cowlet cattle drive!! A NEW Mr. Whizz'rd episode! Plus....Part three of Jeff Musick's ALTERNATE UNIVERSE epic!

Bell's in the Batfry, Between Podcasts Podcast for Episode 66 09.03.2008

Foolishness with Miss S... My brother Kelly... and the Karaoke version of "No Glasses To Break". LISTEN TO EPISODE 66 FIRST!!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 66 04.03.2008

A terrible accident leads to introspection, desperation, and flashbacks!  Will Mr. Bell SURVIVE his ORDEAL??? Silly brain-dead me... I forgot to mention BECKY BEACH as Aunt Harriet in the end credits!  What a maroon!!! Please visit http://thebatfry.com and leave your comments!

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