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Classic Sonic Society

Running over two decades, the Sonic Society (www.sonicsociety.org) has been the world's largest weekly showcase of modern audio drama. From Jack Ward and Andrew Dorfman, to the incredible David Ault, this series has been a touchstone for the Modern Audio Dramatic/Audio Fiction movement.Join us from the Early days when audio drama was scarce to today when no single showcase could encapsulate everything that's going on in the AD world!

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    Classic Sonic Society #373: Intentional One Acts

    Original Air Date: 09252012- The One Act Players come to the Sonic Society again with "Good Intentions" and we complete part 3 of the Interview with Gregg Taylor of Decoder Ring Theatre in our 2012 Roundtable. 

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    Classic Sonic Society #372: Statement of Intent

    Original Air Date: 09182012- David and Jack make their way to "The Statement of Randolph Carter" by Macabre Fantasy Radio Theater and Jack and Gregg Taylor from Decoder Ring Theatre have part 2 of their 2012 Roundtable!

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    Classic Sonic Society #371: The 300!

    Original Air Date: 09112012- Jack and David find themselves in early Toronto chasing down the masked mystery pair from Decoder Ring Theatre with "The Red Panda 'Blue Skies'" for episode 300 of the regular season of the Sonic Society. Jack and the amazing Gregg Taylor begin with part 1 of their annual roundtable on the state of Audio Drama. HAPPY 300 EVERYONE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING INVOLVED!

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    Classic Sonic Society #370: New Frontiers of Sound

    Original Air Date: 09042012- Jack Ward and David Ault usher in Season 8 of the Sonic Society with two original Electric Vicuna Production offerings from the Wavefront Anthology: A full length episode of "Borrowed Time" starring Joe Stofko, John Bell, Lyn Cullen, and Colleen MacIssac, written and directed by Jack J. Ward with post production by John Bell! And "Name Please" another audio short from Jack J. Ward.

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    Classic Sonic Society #369: Sonic Society Season 8 Promo

    Original Air Date: 09012012- Jack Ward and David Ault reintroduce the podsphere to the Sonic Society with the upcoming Season 8!

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    Classic Sonic Society #368: Sorry Wrong Number

    Original Air Date: 08228012- Tonight's finale performance of the Summerstock 2012 summer season brings us EVP's "Sorry, Wrong Number" starring Schoel Strang and the Electric Vicuna Players. Directed by Jack J. Ward and produced by John Bell from Bell's in the Batfry! Your host this week is Joe Stofko! 

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    Classic Sonic Society #367: Sonic Summerstock Presents: "Our Girl, Sunday" and "Easy Aces"

    Original Air Date: 08212012- Texas Radio Theater returns to present more ladies of OTR with "Our Girl, Sunday" and "Easy Aces" on the Sonic Summerstock stage. Our host this week is John Bell. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault!Sonic Summerstock Presents: "Our Girl, Sunday" and "Easy Aces".

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    Classic Sonic Society: Sonic Summerstock Presents: #366: Candy Matson

    Original Air Date: 08142012- Texas Radio Theatre presents a rare never before broadcast script of "Candy Matson" on the Sonic Summerstock stage. Our host this week is Chris Barnes. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault. 

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    Classic Sonic Society #365: Sonic Summerstock Presents: Evening Primrose

    Original Air Date: 08072012- Wisp of Memory Theatre presents "Evening Primrose" on the Sonic Summerstock stage. Our host this week is Gwendolyn Jenson-Woodard. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault.

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    Classic Sonic Society #364: Sonic Summerstock Presents: X-Minus One, One More Time

    Original Air Date: 07242012- Broken Sea Audio Productions brings us their second feature with "X-Minus One- Cold Equation" on the Sonic Summerstock stage. Our host this week is Lee and James Sands. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault.

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    Classic Sonic Society #363: Sonic Summerstock Presents: All About Eve

    Original Air Date: 07312012- Gypsy Audio presents "All About Eve" on the Sonic Summerstock stage. Our host this week is Caith Donovan. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault.

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    Classic Sonic Society #362: Sonic Summerstock Presents: The Haunted Cell

    Original Air Date: 07172012- Campfire Theatre brings "The Haunted Cell" to the Sonic Summerstock stage and our host this week is John Tadrizak from Misfits Audio. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault.

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    Classic Sonic Society #361: Sonic Summerstock Presents: The Lone Ranger

    Original Air Date: 07102012- Misfits Audio brings The Lone Ranger "Harvey Preston" to the Sonic Summerstock stage and our host this week is John S. Drew. Your Master of the Revels, as always, is David Ault.

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    Classic Sonic Society #360: A Sonic Special Reflection on Ray Bradbury

    Original Air Date: 07102012- Jack introduces Jerry Robbins from "Colonial Chat" to talk about the life and works of the amazing Ray Bradbury who recently passed at 91 years young.

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    Classic Sonic Society #359: Sonic Summerstock Premiere Presents: A Gun for Dinosaur!

    Original Air Date: 07032012- Welcome to Sonic Summerstock Theatre 2012! We've got a great lineup for you this season filled with all kinds of great Old Time Radio Recreations newly minted from some of the best Audio Drama companies out there. Up this week our awesome Master of the Revels- David Ault plays double duty as he introduces our feature show "Gun for Dinosaur" from X-Minus 1 and presented by the fantastic folks at Broken Sea Audio Productions.

  16. 271

    Classic Sonic Society #358: Boxing up Season 7!

    Original Air Date: 06292012- We complete Season 7 with our feature from Decoder Ring Theatre's "Marvellous Boxes" Anthology and have a gander at EVP's newest Wavefront Short "Nanites" starring David Ault and Mindy Rast-Keenan! Guest starring in the finale are Bill Hollweg, Gregg Taylor and John Bell!Hold on to your lawn chairs and tanning oil, because Sonic Summerstock Theatre 2012 begins next week!And back in September for Season 8, we're just two shows away from our 300th regular season show. WOW! Thanks so much for an awesome season everyone!

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    Classic Sonic Society #357: Strange Recollections

    Original Air Date: 06192012- Jack arrives home to Captain Phil and the kitties and Rachel Cavic's "Strange Paradise" and Brian Price brings us "The Recollections of Turner Ashby".

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    Classic Sonic Society #356: Shadow of the Aftermath

    Original Air Date: 06122012- This week we continue with “The Aftermath- Episode 3″ from Yap Audio Productions and present our feature "Evening Shadows- Connector" written by Nicholas Nordlinger. Jack and the boys find a way out. Finally.  And hand the keys off to a familiar physician.And a surprise short from Cayenne Chris Conroy's "Teknikal Diffikulties".

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    Classic Sonic Society #355: The Scorched Worth Policy

    Original Air Date: 06052012- This week we continue with "The Aftermath- Episode 2" from Yap Audio Productions and feature "Scorched Earth- Episode 1 A Stranger Among Us" from I-35 Radio.

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    Classic Sonic Society #354: It's the Aftermath, Watson!

    Original Air Date: 05292012- This week we look at "The Aftermath- Episode 1" from Yap Audio Productions and the final from 4077th's "Sherlock Holmes- The Five Watsons".

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    Classic Sonic Society #353: The Arkright Audio Kiss

    Original Air Date: 05222012- "Kiss Me Quick" by Darren Smith and "The Curious Affair at the Arkwright Club" by Mike Murphy is tonight's double feature while Jack finds two lost souls. 

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    Classic Sonic Society #352: The Magician by the Cove

    Original Air Date: 05152012- The 4077th brings us Sherlock Holmes and "The Impossible Magician" and we continue with Gypsy Cove- episode 2 from Gypsy Audio. And a wicked voice actor from a "massive" game shows up to bump the show!

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    Classic Sonic Society #351: Fill up with Zombie Barbarians

    Original Air Date: 05082012- Precarious Audio brings "Filling Station" along with another episode of Broken Sea's favourite Barbarian and a taste of some Frequency Lite from Zombie Astronaut!And another Futurama favourite bumps us!

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    Classic Sonic Society #349: A Hyborean Detective

    Original Air Date: 04242012- The Mansion is going haywire. Something about a time incursion. Meanwhile, everyone's favourite Cimmerian from Broken Sea arrives for episode 5 and A Substitute Secretary from the 4077th! Not to mention a surprise shout out from a Firefly fave...

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    Classic Sonic Society #348: Sir A. Conan Sherlock

    Original Air Date: 04182012- The 4077th Project drops by with a little of the Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes and Broken Sea continues with its Barbarian affair with Part 4.Jack finds himself in trouble with another gun pointed in his face. This time however, it's from one Hot Cross'd Nun, Ms. Becca Babcock!

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    Classic Sonic Society #347: Infernal Noises

    Original Air Date: 04102012- Icebox Radio Theater returns with part 2 of "The Demon" and we round off with two shorts from Precarious Audio with "The Cabin" and Praying Mantis Productions with "The Witch of Saratoga" and Jack has a visitor, the recent competitive model champion Miss Sarah Ainsley Harrison who keeps him company in the quiet of the mansion. 

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    Classic Sonic Society #346: The Demons of Hyboria

    Original Air Date: 04032012- And his eyes had all the seeming of a demon that is dreaming. This week in the Society we're pleased to present a terror filled feature with part 1 of Icebox Radio's "The Demon". Afterwards we continue with episode #3 of the series from Broken Sea Audio "Queen of the Black Coast".

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    Classic Sonic Society #345: A Barbarian's Tale

    Original Air Date: 03272012- Our favourite barbarian makes an appearance from Broken Sea Production's amazing "Queen of the Black Coast" right out of the gate with a double feature of Episodes 1 and 2- full. pulp. audio!

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    Classic Sonic Society #344: A Ward of Warning

    Original Air Date: 03202012- Jack finds himself back in the Mansion and listens to part two of the featured show from the Leviathan Chronicles Special Episode "The Ward". With special shorts from Darker Projects and Bell's in the Batfry!

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    Classic Sonic Society #343: A Ward too Many

    Original Air Date: 03132012- John Bell guests as the Adversary as Jack finds his way through the strange city. Featured show is Part One of the Leviathan Chronicles Special Episode "The Ward" and another special short from Darker Projects.

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    Classic Sonic Society #342: Another Chance Taken

    Original Air Date: 03062012- Jack wanders towards an mirage...? And finds another old friend has left him a message. Featured show is Episode 2 of the Minister of Chance with a special short from Darker Projects.

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    Classic Sonic Society #341: Chance Would Have It

    Original Air Date: 02282012- Jack finds himself in the Sand Tunes and an old friend gives him hope. Tanja Milojevic guest stars as the Voice of the Desert.Featured show is Episode 1 of the Minister of Chance with a special short from Darker Projects.

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    Classic Sonic Society #340: Springheel'd Jack's Back!

    Original Air Date: 02212012- From the Old Country again we are proud to present the phenomenally talented Stevie K. Farnaby as this week's guest hosts for the last two episodes of the "Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack" from Wireless Radio Theatre Company! And keep up the great work creating your own fantastic audioworks with Audio Drama Scriptwriting Month. 1,000 words a day. That's not much for this Springheel'd Leap year, is it?

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    Classic Sonic Society #339: A Plague Upon Great Audio Houses

    Original Air Date: 02142012- The amazing David Ault continues his tour as guest host again this week while Jack remains wandering the Sand Tunes. Tonight we complete our world premiere feature "The Rogue Plague" from the Leviathan Chronicles'! Make sure you go check out the Leviathan Chronicle yourself and keep writing for Audio Drama Scriptwriting Month.

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    Classic Sonic Society #338: Going Rogue

    Original Air Date: 02072012- The amazing David Ault guest hosts this week while Jack remains lost in the Sand Tunes. Our feature is "The Rogue Plague"- a world wide podcast premiere of the Leviathan Chronicles' Special Feature! Go check out the Leviathan Chronicles for all the amazing and top-rated Audio Drama they produce! And while you're in the mood, don't forget this month is Audio Drama Scriptwriting Month. Knuckle down and pinch out a good 1,000 words a day for this Leap Year Extravaganza!

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    Classic Sonic Society #337: And Back Out Again

    Original Air Date: 01312012- Caith Donovan guest hosts while Jack continues to wander the Sand Tunes. We finish with the conclusion of Dream’s Landing‘s "Out of the Depths" and have a listen to Wireless Radio Theatre's "The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack".

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    Classic Sonic Society #336:  Into the Depths

    Original Air Date: 01252012- Samantha Mason and Matthew Boudreau from Aural Stage guest host while Jack wanders the Sand Tunes. Dream's Landing's Out of the Depths Part 1.

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    Classic Sonic Society #335: Horn of Alarm

    Original Air Date: 01172012- Jack wanders alone and lost in the sand tunes... before a strange figure beckons him onwards. "Strange Fate of Matthew Hornblower" and "Jack Sampson and The Roof of the World Part 1" by Broken Sea Audio are featured.

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    Classic Sonic Society #334: The Last Person Thwacking

    Original Air Date: 01102012- Jack and Jackabee have a final goodbye before listening to "Thwack That Dirigible" from Great Northern Audio and "The Last Person in this Place" from Cornicopia Radio.

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    Classic Sonic Society #333: Wizardry of the New Year

    Original Air Date: 01032012- Jack and Jackabee find themselves in a warzone and get a chance to listen to 3 Wizard Tales from Great Northern Audio.

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    Classic Sonic Society #332: Let Yourself be Made of Meat

    Original Air Date: 12272011- Happy New Year everyone! Jack is back in the warehouse with Jackabee Cricket and this week's episode is ZBS's "Let Yourself be Loved" along with "They're Made of Meat" adapted by Jonathan Mitchell.

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    Classic Sonic Society #331: Mischiefs Audio Christmas

    Original Air Date: 12202011- Tonight the mysterious Homeless man (David Ault), Noel (Lyn Cullen), the waitress help Jack find the meaning of his life in the Christmas Cafe and we get to meet "Santa's Kitty" from Misfits Audio.

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    Classic Sonic Society #330: A City on the Air

    Original Air Date: 12132011- Tonight Jack and the mysterious Homeless man (David Ault) and the waitress of the Christmas Cafe Noel (introducing the awesome Lyn Cullen). Tonight’s feature completes season 1 of Our Fair City and that plea from Antonia Mannette.

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    Classic Sonic Society #329: Our Fair Audio

    Original Air Date: 12062011- Tonight Jack takes a trip out in the cold air and meets a Homeless man played by the amazing David Ault. Tonight's feature includes episodes one through to six of Our Fair City and a repeat plea from Antonia Mannette.

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    Classic Sonic Society #328: This Crazy Little Thing of Ours

    Original Air Date: 11292011- "This Thing of Ours" marathon from Decorated Air Theater and how sweet it is!Jack's somewhere else again. Antonia Mannette shows up with a special message from "North of Reality" and John Bell provides that NoR promo we've all come to love.

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    Classic Sonic Society #327: A Meal of an Interview

    Original Air Date: 11222011- As Jack busily slaves at the Audio Sound Effect Warehouse, Professor Peter P. Picklepepper and his famous manservant take us on a trip through the Twilight Gallery and a piece from ZBS entitled "The Food Chain" as well as interview with Domien deGroot and Eline Hoskins from Audio Epics!

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    Classic Sonic Society #326:  A Triple of Audiocity

    Original Air Date: 11152011- John Bell from The Batfry joins Jack again as the mysterious Attendant from the Audio Sound Effects Warehouse deep in the Mansion as this episode features The Emerald Arts- Episode 1, This Thing of Ours - Episode 1, and the Prologue from the Ministry of Chance!

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    Classic Sonic Society #325:  Bolt of Inspiration!

    Original Air Date: 11082011- Jack and Jackabee get stuck in the 137th layer of Hell- Administrivia looking for a lightning bolt for this week's episode "Sky People" from Lightning Bolt Theatre of the Mind with Tanja Milojevic and ZBS's The Ghost of Ms. B. s! Guest starring John Bell from Bell's in the Batfry.

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    Classic Sonic Society #324:  Halloween Gilded Bronze

    Original Air Date: 11012011- Jack and Jackabee Cricket find themselves hiding out in the dangerous part of the Mansion as a maelevolent spirit threatens them. With tonight's Feature "Mr. Bronze" and an exclusive interview with Scott Hickey from "The Grist Mill".

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Running over two decades, the Sonic Society (www.sonicsociety.org) has been the world's largest weekly showcase of modern audio drama. From Jack Ward and Andrew Dorfman, to the incredible David Ault, this series has been a touchstone for the Modern Audio Dramatic/Audio Fiction movement.Join us from the Early days when audio drama was scarce to today when no single showcase could encapsulate everything that's going on in the AD world!

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