Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show

Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - “The Treasure Principle” Written by Brandon L. Joyner In this thrilling episode of Call the Lady Physician , Dr. Elise Banks and pilot Cliff Ryder embark on an epic quest to uncover the mystery of a hidden island known as "The Devil's Maw." Guided by cryptic journal hints, the duo crash-lands on the uncharted island wher...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern - “Tick, Tick, Tomb!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Step into the world of Adriana Agony, the sharp-witted dispenser of advice and solver of mysteries, in her latest adventure, "Tick, Tick, Tomb!" A widow plagued by the eerie reappearance of her late husband's pocket watch seeks Adriana's help when time itself seems to h...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 1 A Hog Killin’ Time - “T.N.T. For Two!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner When the sleepy town of Giddy-Up Gulch is shaken by a catastrophic mine collapse, Prudence Beaumont and Lucky Allman saddle up for a daring rescue. But as they descend into the dark, they uncover more than trapped miners—there’s sabotage afoot, and danger lurks at every turn. Above ground, bet...

Season 11, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Arson-ICK and Old Case!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  When the city’s most disgraced detective, Jack Finger, teams up with the sharp-tongued Detective Lorene Monroe, sparks fly—and not just in their banter. A textile factory is reduced to ashes, and what starts as a routine arson investigation quickly spirals into a web of corporate greed, frau...

Season 11, Episode 5 Life With Elara - “Woof You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  When Elara Newton—an extraterrestrial trying her best to master earthly life—decides to volunteer at a local animal shelter, she sets out with good intentions and just a hint of cosmic curiosity. Joined by her ever-enthusiastic neighbor Mabel, what begins as a simple day of feeding and cleaning...

Season 11, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “Good Will Haunting!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  SYNOPSIS: When talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball of Odd/Ball Talent are handed a mysterious script bequeathed by the late Hemlock Blackwood, they find themselves in over their heads. Tasked with retrieving the cursed screenplay from the haunted Blackwood Mansion, they uncover secrets, face spectral th...

Season 11, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - “Ennie Meenie Spole-Toe!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Adventure takes flight when daring pilot Cliff Ryder and brilliant physician Elise Banks crash-land in the heart of Italy—right in the middle of a mysterious festival celebrating a newly unearthed ancient relic. What begins as a simple detour quickly spirals into a tangled web of cryptic warnings...

Season 11, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “A Stitch in Time Saves None!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  When Adriana Agony is called away, the ever-bold Alessandra Agony steps into her sister's role as the town’s trusted agony aunt. But what begins as a simple letter answering society’s woes quickly unravels into a tangled web of deception, theft, and mistrust among the elite. Alessandra f...

Season 11, Episode 1 A Hog Killin' Time - “Yee-Haw & Order!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Get ready for a rip-roaring, rootin’-tootin’ adventure in A Hog Killin’ Time ’s “Yee-Haw & Order! ” When Clara Boone arrives at Giddy-Up Gulch with a satchel of vital town permits, trouble isn’t far behind. A shadowy figure in a duster, scheming lawmen, & a mysterious Marshal (harboring greed in...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E6 Hollywood Hunters - “Whether Mister or Mischief” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Meet Patty Odd and Jesse Ball, the unconventional talent scouts of Odd/Ball Talent. When a mischievous goblin named Mallory wreaks havoc on their audition plans, the Hollywood Hunters are thrust into a tale of mystery and mayhem. As they delve into the shadows of showbiz, w...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E5 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “That's a Spicy Hom-a-cidea” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity presents a world of crime, humor, and unlikely partnerships, where the line between ally and adversary is as thin as a detective's patience. Jack Finger, a no-nonsense ex-FBI agent now pounding the pavement, pairs up with rook...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E4 To Whom It May Concern… - “Father's Little Dividend” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Adriana Agony, the unconventional advice columnist, delves into a world of wealth, family expectations, and secrets when tasked with finding the missing heiress, Claudia Payne. Can she bridge the gap between father and daughter and expose the hidden toll of societal...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E3 A Hog Killin’ Time - “Getting the Banditos Back Together” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:   The misfit crew, led by Lucky Allman and the indomitable Pru Beaumont, think they've hung up their spurs for good. But trouble's brewin' hotter than a blacksmith's forge! When the town bank faces a blistering robbery, alliances are tested, secrets unfurl, and a my...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E2 Extra Intelligence - “Pretty Fly for a Spy Guy” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis: In the midst of a world dominated by the ominous red tide of the Third Reich, Castor Lovis emerges as an unexpected force within Nazi intelligence. Castor is from a distant realm, unbeknownst to his superiors, and his allegiance lies with a secret American agenda to dismantle...

Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E1 Call the Lady Physician - “A Bad Case of the Hispan-Ick!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis : Cliff Ryder and Elise Banks find themselves in a Mexican town amidst a mysterious illness plaguing it. Secrets, bad guys and even kidnappings set the stage for this wild & crazy adventure! With Elise's healing hands and Cliff's... unique approach to pro...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 6 Call the Lady Physician - “The War on Christmas!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis: Step into the snowy streets of Budapest for a holiday adventure with Cliff Ryder, the ever-daring pilot, and Dr. Elise Banks, the unflappable Lady Physician. When their plane crash-lands far from their destination, the duo stumbles into a city on edge—where revolution’s a...

SEASON 10 Christmas Special Shortwave Kitsch SWK Christmas Special Synopsis:   Join SWK in our special festive episode, with the rich and enchanting voice of John Joyner, an integral member of our cast, spreading cheer with a heartfelt rendition of "I'll Have a Blue Christmas." Despite facing multiple challenges, including cerebral palsy, John's resilience and talent shine bright...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 5 Life With Elara - “The Wreath of Khan!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis: What happens when a cosmic being from Jupiter tries to make a home on Earth? In “Life with Elara,” follow the delightful misadventures of Elara Newton as she navigates small-town America with her loving, down-to-earth husband, Dean. This episode whisks you into the festive chaos of...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters! - “The Rewrite Stuff!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis: Patty Odd wakes up in Hollywood to a shocking discovery: her reflection isn’t her own. Together with her quick-witted partner, Jesse Ball, she launches a whirlwind hunt through Tinseltown’s strangest haunts to unravel the mystery behind her new identity. From wisecracking diner w...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 3 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “O Dunkeld, Where Art Thou?” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:   Detective Jack Finger is back—and this time, the streets are quieter than ever. When the usually unflappable Captain Dunkeld disappears without a trace, Jack is left to navigate an empty precinct, a skeptical rookie, and a trail that leads straight into the h...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Pain!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  When all seems lost, desperate souls turn to Adriana Agony—your Agony Aunt—for answers. In “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Pain,” Adriana is drawn into the tangled affairs of the wealthy Lark family after Arabella Lark seeks help, suspecting her twin sister Ser...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 10, Episode 1 A Hog Killin' Time - “Bandit on the Run!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Saddle up for a wild ride in Giddy-Up Gulch! In this episode of “A Hog Killin’ Time,” saloonkeeper Pru Beaumont and her loyal crew are thrown into chaos when a mysterious battered stranger, Cane Wilder, collapses at their doorstep. As Cane recovers, the townsfolk’s curiosity grows—espe...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 9, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “In Like Embezzlement!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis: Step back into the smoky streets and sharp-tongued banter of Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity , where Detective Jack Finger—once Hoover’s golden boy, now a disgraced beat cop—finds himself thrown into a case that’s bigger than anything he’s handled in years. When whispers...

Shortwave Kitsch Season 9, Episode 5 Life With Elara - “No Good Weed Goes Unpunished.” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Get ready for an out-of-this-world comedy with “Life with Elara!” When Elara Newton, a cosmic being from Jupiter, tries to make a home on Earth with her loving—and very human—husband, Dean, the results are anything but ordinary. This episode follows Elara’s latest quest:...

Shortwave Kitsch Life With Elara Trailer Synopsis:   Step right up and tune in to Life With Elara , the swell new radio program that’s taking listeners on a real humdinger of a ride! Follow Elara Newman, a gal from way out in the cosmos, who’s packed her bags and landed right here on Earth. She’s hitched her wagon to Dean, a fine human gent, and together they’re tackling the topsy-turvy trials of...