Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show
by Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show
New Stories; Vintage Vibes!Take an exciting leap back in time to celebrate the tradition of radio drama! Shortwave Kitsch is a comedic peek into a slice of history that’ll keep you wanting more! Each show is a new work written, performed, and recorded by local Charlestonians in front of a live audience. Every episode will be available here on the modern-day interwebs so you never have to miss out on any of our stories as we travel back in time, through space, out into the great Wild West, and all around the world.Come with us on your next adventure and hold on tight for this thrilling ride!
Episodes
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Life With Elara - “Night of the Living Room”
Season 13, Episode 5 Life With Elara - “Night of the Living Room” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Dinner with the boss is stressful enough without unexpected visitors from another planet! When Elara Newton discovers that her husband Dean has invited his boss and wife over for dinner, she suddenly...
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Hollywood Hunters - “Kabuki and the Beast”
Season 13, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “Kabuki and the Beast” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Hollywood has always been home to larger-than-life performances, but Patty Odd and Jesse Ball are about to discover that some stars take method acting a little too far! When Constance Vale hires Odd/Ball...
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Call the Lady Physician - “Silent But Deadly"
Season 13, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - “Silent But Deadly" Written by Brandon L. Joyner High above the jagged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, adventure calls—and Cliff Ryder is about to answer it in the most spectacularly disastrous way possible! When Cliff and Dr. Elise Banks set out…
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To Whom It May Concern... - “That’s the Sound of the Man Missing on the Train-Gang”
Season 13, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “That’s the Sound of the Man Missing on the Train-Gang” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Dear readers, when a woman insists she witnessed a man collapse aboard a train, you might expect the authorities to investigate. Instead, they insist nothing…
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A Hog Killin’ Time: “A Matter of Life and Debt”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 13, Episode 1 A Hog Killin’ Time - “A Matter of Life and Debt” Written by Brandon L. Joyner In the dusty town of Giddy-Up Gulch, life is usually slow, spirits are strong, and trouble has a funny way of finding Prudence Beaumont and her colorful band of misfits. But when...
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A Clutterbuck Special Presentation: The Best of Dr. Clutterbuck, Volume 2!
Season 12 BONUS Shortwave KitschA Clutterbuck Special Presentation: The Best of Dr. Clutterbuck, Volume 2! Written by Brandon L. Joyner Welcome to The Best of Clutterbuck, Volume 2! In this special episode, the infamous Dr. Clutterbuck invites you on an unforgettable, hilarious journey. Open your...
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Float Like a Finger, Sting Like a Plea!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Float Like a Finger, Sting Like a Plea!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Disgraced former FBI agent Jack Finger may have been pushed from the federal ranks, but he hasn’t lost his taste for justice—or trouble. Tonight, his latest...
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Life With Elara - All Whisk and No Reward!
Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 5 Life With Elara - All Whisk and No Reward! Written by Brandon L. Joyner Elara Newton is determined to prove she can fit in on Earth—and what better way than by helping with the church’s annual bake sale? With loving husband Dean by her side, Elara sets out to...
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Hollywood Hunters! - The Magical Mystery Box!
Shortwave Kitsch Season 12, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters! - The Magical Mystery Box! Written by Brandon L. Joyner When a mysterious music box arrives at the office of Odd/Ball Talent, screenwriter Elias Grimm brings a cursed artifact that's been terrorizing the set of High Flying Pictures. The…
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Call the Lady Physician - “The Treasure Principle”
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...
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To Whom It May Concern... - “Tick, Tick, Tomb!”
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…
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A Hog Killin’ Time - “T.N.T. For Two!”
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...
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Arson-ICK and Old Case!”
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…
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Life With Elara - “Woof You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
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…
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Hollywood Hunters - “Good Will Haunting!”
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...
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Call the Lady Physician - “Ennie Meenie Spole-Toe!”
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…
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To Whom It May Concern… - “A Stitch in Time Saves None!”
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...
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A Hog Killin' Time - “Yee-Haw & Order!”
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...
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SWK REWINDS S1, E6: Hollywood Hunters - “Whether Mister or Mischief”
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…
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SWK REWINDS S1, E5: Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “That's a Spicy Hom-a-cidea”
Shortwave Kitsch SWK REWINDS S1, E5Fidelity, 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...
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SWK REWINDS S1, E4: To Whom It May Concern… - “Father's Little Dividend”
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...
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SWK REWINDS S1, E3: A Hog Killin’ Time - “Getting the Banditos Back Together”
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...
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SWK REWINDS S1, E2: Extra Intelligence - “Pretty Fly for a Spy Guy”
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...
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SWK REWINDS S1, E1: Call the Lady Physician - “A Bad Case of the Hispan-Ick!”
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...
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Call the Lady Physician - “The War on Christmas!”
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...
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SWK Season 10 Christmas Special
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...
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Life With Elara - “The Wreath of Khan!”
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...
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Hollywood Hunters! - “The Rewrite Stuff!”
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...
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “O Dunkeld, Where Art Thou?”
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…
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To Whom It May Concern… - “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Pain!”
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...
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A Hog Killin' Time - “Bandit on the Run!”
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…
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “In Like Embezzlement!”
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...
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Life With Elara - “No Good Weed Goes Unpunished”
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...
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Life With Elara Trailer
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...
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Hollywood Hunters - “You Make Me Feel Like a Supernatural Woman!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 9, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “You Make Me Feel Like a Supernatural Woman!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode, Patty Odd and Jesse Ball seek out the weird, the magical, and the downright supernatural hoping to make it big in showbiz once again. But...
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Call the Lady Physician - A Rough and Tumble Rumble in the Jungle
Shortwave Kitsch Season 9, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - A Rough and Tumble Rumble in the Jungle Written by Brandon L. Joyner Cliff Ryder and Elise Banks find themselves crash-landed in a Peruvian village that has fallen ill. Only the Lady Physician and her daredevil companion can uncover…
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To Whom It May Concern… - “Sin in Sincerely!”
Season 9, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “Sin in Sincerely!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of To Whom It May Concern, our ever-resourceful agony aunt, Adriana Agony, takes on a heartfelt and mysterious case. When Clara Kinsley, recently widowed under tragic...
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A Hog Killin’ Time - “Chimpin’ Ain’t Easy”
SEASON 9, EPISODE 1 Shortwave Kitsch A Hog Killin’ Time - “Chimpin’ Ain’t Easy” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Welcome to “A Hog Killin’ Time,” where the Wild West is wilder than ever in the bustling town of Giddy-Up Gulch! Prudence Beaumont and her crew keep things lively at The…
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A Clutterbuck Special Presentation: The Best of Dr. Clutterbuck, Volume 1!
Shortwave Kitsch A Clutterbuck Special Presentation The Best of Dr. Clutterbuck, Volume 1! Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Step right up and enjoy The Best of Clutterbuck, Volume 1, a rollicking collection of the most side-splitting and over-the-top snake oil ads ever spun by the infamous...
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “The Sounds of Science!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 8, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity! - “The Sounds of Science!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this hard-boiled installment of Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity, disgraced former FBI agent Jack Finger returns to the streets with a chip on his shoulder and a new...
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Extra Intelligence - “A Fool and His Money Are Soon Arted!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 8, Episode 5 Extra Intelligence - “A Fool and His Money Are Soon Arted!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this thrilling episode of Extra Intelligence, we journey back to wartime Berlin, where Castor Lovis, an alien working undercover in Nazi intelligence…
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Hollywood Hunters - “Sister, Sister, Now You've Got a Mister!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 8, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “Sister, Sister, Now You've Got a Mister!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of Hollywood Hunters, Patty Odd and Jesse Ball dive into an unexpected adventure when they meet the Harpy Sisters—mythological beings eager to...
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Call the Lady Physician - The Fascist Man in the World!
Shortwave Kitsch Season 8, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - The Fascist Man in the World! Written by Brandon L. Joyner In this thrilling episode of Shortwave Kitsch, Cliff Ryder and Elise Banks find themselves unexpectedly crash-landed in 1940s Italy amidst a political storm. They quickly...
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To Whom It May Concern… - “Death by Chocolate!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 8, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “Death by Chocolate!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Join us for a delectable journey into the world of chocolate and intrigue with our latest episode, "To Whom It May Concern." When the renowned chocolatier Eliza Crossley…
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A Hog Killin’ Time - “Farmed and Dangerous”
SEASON 8 EPISODE 1 Shortwave Kitsch A Hog Killin’ Time - “Farmed and Dangerous” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of "A Hog Killin' Time," join Prudence Beaumont and her spirited companions as they face a pressing dilemma in Giddy-Up Gulch. When Clara McCall arrives in...
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Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Penthouse Death of the Year!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 7, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Penthouse Death of the Year!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this thrilling episode, Detective Jack Finger, a disgraced former FBI agent turned beat cop, is at it again. When a prominent defense attorney is found dead...
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Extra Intelligence - “Weiner, Weiner, Sausage Dinner!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 7, Episode 5 Extra Intelligence - “Weiner, Weiner, Sausage Dinner!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In the midst of World War II, alien spy Castor Lovis infiltrates the Nazi regime, working secretly for the Americans to dismantle their oppressive empire. As he...
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Hollywood Hunters - “She Sells Seashells… on Celluloid!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 7, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “She Sells Seashells… on Celluloid!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of Hollywood Hunters, talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball stumble upon Sigrid Ravenwing, an ethereal visitor from Asgard, while enjoying a day at...
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Call the Lady Physician - On a Clear "Eh" You Can See Forever...
Shortwave Kitsch Season 7, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - On a Clear "Eh" You Can See Forever... Written by Brandon L. Joyner In this action-packed episode of "Call the Lady Physician," Cliff Ryder and Dr. Elise Banks soar into Vancouver on a daring mission to aid dockworkers locked in a...
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To Whom It May Concern… - “The Silence of the Bands!”
Shortwave Kitsch Season 7, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “The Silence of the Bands!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Full Synopsis: Adriana Agony faces her most harmonious challenge yet—a renowned pianist, Victor Hartley, collapses during a performance, and foul play is suspected. With a cast…
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About this show
New Stories; Vintage Vibes!Take an exciting leap back in time to celebrate the tradition of radio drama! Shortwave Kitsch is a comedic peek into a slice of history that’ll keep you wanting more! Each show is a new work written, performed, and recorded by local Charlestonians in front of a live audience. Every episode will be available here on the modern-day interwebs so you never have to miss out on any of our stories as we travel back in time, through space, out into the great Wild West, and all around the world.Come with us on your next adventure and hold on tight for this thrilling ride!
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