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 65 18.02.2008

A political speech!  An update on the search for the fugitive Mr. Whizz'rd!  New commercials!  Other strange stuff! Please visit the forum and leave your comments: http://thebatfry.com

Secrets Tolled for Episode 64 11.02.2008

I had to edit the scene in Episode 64 when Mr. Whizzr'd meets the Plutonian receptionist.  Now you can hear that scene in its entirety! Also...Here are some actual Roto Rooter spots I produced for radio! Please leave comments at http://thebatfry.com!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 64 03.02.2008

. Mr. Whizzr'd returns with an amazing tale of his abduction by aliens!  Does Earth admit a mistake... or suffer total alien domination??? And even MORE laughs! Miss Shmacklehiemer.....Cindy Taylor Alien Receptionist... Dale Kesterson and Heather Jewel . .

Bell's in the Batfry, between the podcasts for 63 26.01.2008

After an explanation of what I'm trying to do, here... I play a deleted scene from episode 63... and I also have a bit that I did on the radio locally! Please leave comments, suggestions, and questions at http://thebatfry.com Go to the Forum, look under "Bell's in the Batfry" for "Bloopers 'n' Extras"

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 63 23.01.2008

Mr. Whizzr'd returns to explain Sonar and Radar to Billy! The premiere of the Bucky the Plucky Cowlet TV reality show! And another foray into.... THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!!!  Another listener-written brouhaha (which means you blame Jeff T. Musick and not ME)!! PLEASE leave comments at http://thebatfry.com! . .

Bell's in the Batfry, bloopers for episode 62 15.01.2008

Miss Shmacklehiemer and Walt don't always have thier sessions go smoothly...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 62 14.01.2008

Our first show both at our new host address (libsyn.com) and from our new Batfry Building (the previous building having been incinerated in a recent episode). In this episode, we explore our new digs. Extra voices and material: Aunt Harriet.... Becky Beach Walt Snider....  Walt Snider Miss Shmacklehiemer....  Cindy Taylor  And special Guest star... Irving M. Snerdly.....  Ron of Griddlecakes.com!!...

Bloopers / Extras for episode 46 10.01.2008

Arnie and the Kiddie Kamper Kid.... unedited!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 61 20.12.2007

The Annual Christmas Special! Odd acts... all performed in the rubble of what once was our Batfry building. Special thanks to: Celeste Wychopen Cindy Taylor Dale Kesterson and Jean Williams! The show caps off with the traditional telling of a Christmas story with me and Beth, the Kiddie Kamper girl. This show is dedicated to my wife, Jean, who has been portraying Beth in my life since we were marr...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 60 12.12.2007

The big six-oh!! We learn the truth about Rex! And a mysterious hero from a big city appears to save the day! Lots more information in the show notes at http://thebatfry.com. This show is based on characters created by myself and my pal Jay Trapnell back around 1970. The whole sordid story is explained in the show notes at http://thebatfry.com. DON'T READ THE SHOW NOTES UNTIL AFTER YOU'VE HEARD TH...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 59 14.11.2007

We introduce our brand-new opening music!! Brad interviews for his old job! Arnie and a guest teach us how to nuke a turkey! A new neighbor drops in to say HI and share the bounty of his garden! Mr. Whizzr'd demonstrates how levers are important to one and all! And then... and then... ......things go a little awry.... Opening music by Darren Lodwick--copyright 2007 by Darren Lodwick. A portion of...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 58 31.10.2007

Happy Halloween, everybody! Please...leave comments at the forum: http://thebatfry.com

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 57 10.10.2007

Brad's Talent Agency...with open auditions! I invited a BUNCH of folks to come up with acts for Brad and send 'em in. So all the acts were devised by the people who's voices are on them! These include... Ron of Griddlecakes! http://griddlecakes.com The "awesome" Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Streppe from Technorama! http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama Clinton of Comedy 4 Cast! http://www.comedy4cast.com J...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 56 24.09.2007

What do you do when the show just isn't funny? And DON'T say, "and this is different, how?" Desperate times call for desperate measures!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 55 20.08.2007

What will Brad's new job be?? Plus... an interview with a maker of phony money... Mr. Whizzr'd demonstrates chain reactions... A visit from Aunt Harriet... and more! Plus... Brad's new JOB!! Can YOU guess what it will be? More stuff at the forum: http://thebatfry.com

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 54 02.08.2007

Brad barely survives the crash! An astronaut drops in for a nightcap! We tour the Kiddie Kamper facilities! Mr. Whizzr'd explains fission! And what about.... Brad's JOB?? KIDDIE KAMPER GIRLS: (in order of appearance) Jean Williams Heather Jewell Dale Kesterson Becky Beach

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 53 23.07.2007

Brad is plummeting towards the earth in Arnie's commercial spaceship! Will Brad come thru and save the ship and all the passengers?? This is his big chance to be the HERO!! Yeah. Right. Don't forget to join the forum at http://thebatfry.com!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 52 02.07.2007

Zom B. Jones' first sales call! Mr. Whizzr'd exacts revenge! Brad feels unwanted and QUITS! Arnie sends tourists into outer space!! And... a cliffhanger! AFTER you listen to the episode, you can go to http://www.profzounds.com/BIB_bloopers.html to hear a deleted scene! Join us at our forum... http://thebatfry.com! Thanks to the voice/improv talents of (in order of appearance) Dale Kesterson and Be...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 51 18.06.2007

Mr. Whizzr'd returns with a look at scientific hobbies! We're introduced to a new soft drink! I interview somebody for a job! Plus, a special epilog.

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 50 29.05.2007

The 50th episode!! I bring back old characters that haven't been heard from for a LONG time!! And, for the most part, there's a reason! Thanks to contributors: Becky Beach Cindy Taylor Dale Kesterson Jim Hingle Heather Jewell and Jean Williams! Visit the forum at http://thebatfry.com!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 49 15.04.2007

I finally return to the Batfry... only Brad refused to believe that I'm not DEAD! Be sure to catch Arnie's bit announcement about the WHAT DOES ARNIE LOOK LIKE contest! Guest voices: Cindy Taylor, Jean Williams, and Dale Kesterson. And special guest voice: Maryann Curmi as the Shampoo Commercial announcer!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 48 25.03.2007

Arnie, Miss Shmacklehiemer, and a tag-along travel to a very special place to search for the missing Mr. Bell. To where do they travel? Here's a hint: This episode was recorded LIVE in Disneyland! Join the Forum! thebatfry.com!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 47 10.03.2007

I'm with the hobos...and we have to resort to desperate measures.... We get JOBS! The two evil lady conspiritors are Becky Beach and Dale Kesterson. The PA Announcer is Cindy Taylor. The music for the big finale was scored by www.cellarofrats.com!! You can hear the music track at www.profzounds.com/BIB_bloopers.html ENTER THE BIG "What does Arnie look like" contest!! Details at thebatfry.com!!

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 46 25.02.2007

Last time, as you recall, I had escaped the show to ride the rails with some hobos. Meanwhile, back at the Batfry, Arnie is trying to keep control of things. Also... Mr. Whizzr'd looks at hobbies! An old radio drama gets the Batfry treatment! We get an update on the "What does Arnie Look Like" contest! This episode was recorded in California, Oregon, and Kansas! The following provided improvised l...

Bell's in the Batfry, Episode 45 13.02.2007

John Bell bolts! Bell boards a boxcar and becomes a hobo! PLUS...FINALLY... details on how to enter the WHAT DOES ARNIE LOOK LIKE contest! And, if you listen carefully, you MAY just hear the prize--an electronic cowlet! This episode is a little different...so I'd REALLY appreciate comments at http://thebatfry.com! GUEST CAST: Jay Williams as "Perry Mason" Dale Kesterson as Scoop Cooper Plus.... a...

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