Mid-valley Mutations

Letter From Cynthia (#215) A Holiday Horror experiment, with Mini-Mutations. Enjoy! https://ia601407.us.archive.org/29/items/mutation-215/Mutation215.mp3   Letter From Cynthia 01.) Letter From Cynthia * Mini-Mutataions * 16 December 20200 02.) The Veiled People * The Adventures of Rocky Jordan * 11 December 1949

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #23: Holiday Music & The Cremation of Sam McGee Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #23, produced in December of 2020, featuring a very cold poem indeed, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” read by Austin Rich in 1998. https://ia601403.us.archive.org/25/items/20201211-1030-radio-zine-023/20201211%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20023.mp3 Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Sleigh Ride * The Ventures * … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #23: Holiday Music & The Cremation of Sam McGee

Christmas Shopping In The Future With Jerry Browning (#214) This is sort of a grab-bag program, in many ways. There’s some live Mini-Mutations, what I’m calling Futuristic Christmas Carols, as I pontificate on the holiday season. Then, there’s a quartet of Holiday Episodes from Calling All Detectives, with Jerry Browning. Then we close with another … Continue reading Christmas Shopping In The Future With Jerry Browning (#214)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #22: Smee: A Holiday Ghost Story Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #22, produced in November of 2020, featured this story that was lost and then found, “Smee,” written by AM Barrage in 1927, and read by Austin Rich https://ia601409.us.archive.org/4/items/20201204-1030-radio-zine-022/20201204%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20022.mp3  

I Want To Do Your Laundry (#213) Here’s a jukebox show, of some stuff that is new-ish to me, but I haven’t had a chance to listen to. Enjoy! https://ia801501.us.archive.org/25/items/mutation-213/Mutation213.mp3   I Want To Do Your Laundry Part I: Erratic Warrior 01.) Erratic Warrior * Dylan Houser * EC Split 3 * HalTapes (2020) 02.) … Continue reading I Want To Do Your Laundry (#213)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine Issue #21: Some Thanksgiving Leftovers Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #21, produced in November of 2020, featuring fatting stories like, “New Traditions,” &, “#NaNoWriMo”  https://ia601503.us.archive.org/24/items/20201127-1030-radio-zine-021/20201127%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20021.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Everybody Eats When They Come To My House * Cab Calloway * Frantic In The Atlantic * Prism … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio ‘Zine: Issue #21: Some Thanksgiving Leftovers

Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ of Pure Pleasure (#212) Since big things are frowned upon this Thanksgiving, we are relying on a much smaller form of entertainment to keep in step with the need this year. All 3″ discs are on the menu. Enjoy! https://ia601508.us.archive.org/32/items/mutation-212/Mutation212.mp3   Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ … Continue reading Keeping Things Small For The Holidays: 3″ of Pure Pleasure (#212)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #20: Autumnal Celebrations Written & Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #20, produced in November of 2020, featuring tasty audio treats, a la, “Learning To Love The Fall,” “On Thanksgiving Day,” &, “Other November Holidays.”  https://ia601508.us.archive.org/2/items/20201120-1030-radio-zine-020/20201120%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20020.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Look Around, Look Around * Kay Lande & Wade … Continue reading Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #20: Autumnal Celebrations

The Body & The Mind: Blood & The Fading Light (#211) A little DJ show to feature some of the new stuff that has come my way recently. Lots of new stuff! Enjoy! https://ia801407.us.archive.org/23/items/mutation-210_202011/Mutation211.mp3     The Body & The Mind: Blood & The Fading Light Part I: The Visitor 01.) Vast * Brad Anderson … Continue reading The Body & The Mind: Blood & The Fading Light (#211)

A Broken Hell Is A Functional Hell (#210) Our good friend Arvo Zylo, of No Part of It, comes in to host almost two hours of our program, and give us a taste of what has been entertaining him this year. This is an excellent mix, so sit back for some fun. Enjoy! https://ia601400.us.archive.org/9/items/mutation-210/Mutation210.mp3   … Continue reading A Broken Hell Is A Functional Hell (#210)

Dimestore Radio Theater (#209) We play a little catchup with the last couple of Rocky Jordan episodes. Enjoy!     https://ia601502.us.archive.org/18/items/mutation-209/Mutation209.mp3 Dimestore Radio Theater 01. ) The Diorite Bowl * The Adventures of Rocky Jordan * 23 October 1949 02.) The Demarco Affair * The Adventures of Rocky Jordan * 30 October 1949  

“Nov. 1” by Crackerbash I listen to this song every November 1st.  It’s by Crackerbash, a little known Portland band that I only got to see twice. Playlist & Footnotes: * But they were really, really great. There’s some stuff available if you want to start digging.  I recommend this live set from a performance in … Continue reading “Nov. 1” by Crackerbash

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #17: Ghost Houses. Written by Robert Frost and O. Henry. Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #17, produced in October of 2020, featuring the future apparitions of stories, like, “Ghost House,” &, “The Furnished Room.” https://ia601404.us.archive.org/14/items/20201030-1030-radio-zine-017/20201030%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20017.mp3  

At The Movies w/ DJ Victrola! (Halloween Spook-tacular 2020!) (#208) Continuing our annual tradition, DJ Victrola and I put up a piece of plexiglass between us in the radio station lobby, and watch a bunch of old horror movies, talking about some of our favorite films. Then, keep listening, as Victrola offers up a reading … Continue reading At The Movies w/ DJ Victrola! (Halloween Spook-tacular 2020!) (#208)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #16: Haunted Houses Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Mark Twain. Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #16, produced in October of 2020, featuring eerie structures, “Haunted Houses,” &, “A Ghost Story.” https://ia601403.us.archive.org/19/items/20201023-1030-radio-zine-016/20201023%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20016.mp3            

A Night On Horror Island (#207) Somehow I have would up in Florida, but my good friend Bill Martin happens to own a boat there. Maybe he can help me get home, somehow, on his way to Horror Island? Enjoy! https://ia601509.us.archive.org/15/items/mutation-207/Mutation207.mp3   A Night On Horror Island 01. ) Horror Island * George Waggner 02.) Quest … Continue reading A Night On Horror Island (#207)

Somewhere In-Between: A Radio Zine: Issue #15: Beyond The Wall Written by Ambrose Bierce. Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #15, produced in October of 2020, featuring the strange encounters, “Beyond The Wall.” https://ia801407.us.archive.org/5/items/20201016-1030-radio-zine-015/20201016%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20015.mp3        

A Night On Haunted Hill (#206) I continue my way home, through an awfully creepy forest, I stumble upon a very strange house on a Haunted Hill, where some unusual characters are having what they call a “party.” Enjoy! https://ia601500.us.archive.org/15/items/mutation-206/Mutation206.mp3   A Night On Haunted Hill 01. ) A Night On Haunted Hill * William … Continue reading A Night On Haunted Hill (#206)

Issue #14: October Everywhere Written by Austin Rich & Richard Brautigan. Performed by Austin Rich. Issue #14, produced in October of 2020, featuring spooky current commentary like, “Wildfires,” “Rain,” and, ”1692 Cotton Mather Newsreel.” https://ia601407.us.archive.org/3/items/20201009-1030-radio-zine-014/20201009%201030%20Radio%20Zine%20014.mp3   Musical Selections (usually in excerpt): Eating Ash * Sadgasm The Scream * Ralph Nielsen & The Chancellors

The Nightside of Eden (#205) I wander through a creepy forest to the Nightside of Eden, where Daona offer a unique studio session for our program. Enjoy! https://ia601406.us.archive.org/22/items/mutation-205/Mutation205.mp3 The Nightside of Eden HOUR 1 Part I:  01. ) A Creepy Forest * Mini-Mutations HOUR 2 Part II:  02.) Nightside of Eden * Daona Part III: Dimestore Radio … Continue reading The Nightside of Eden (#205)