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The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)172. SmorgShow Rewind: 'Letter From Cynthia' As we close out 2023, we went deep into our vast archives and dug up this gem from 2016 when the SmorgShow Players re-enacted the 1949 radio drama, 'Letter From Cynthia'. This is the 10th installment of the SmorgShow Theater radio drama series. Unlike other timeless Christmas classics like 'A Christmas Carol' and 'It's a Wonderful Life', this one is not very well known and can easily be overlooked. This was originally aired in 'The Whistler' old-time radio drama series from so many decades ago. Thank you to all our listeners for subscribing to...2023-12-0833 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)158.5 New Year, Chapter One Happy New Year (again)! Just hours after we published Episode 158, New Year Same Old Clown World, YouTube took down our content for violating "Community Guidelines". Rather than go through the fruitless task of disputing the charge, we decided to publish this alternate version which contains only the second half of the original episode. In this episode, Chris's wife Kim joins us in the SmorgShow Lounge to help Chris and Jerry plan their health and nutrition goals for 2023. Sound exciting? You bet it is! At the...2023-01-1544 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)157. SmorgShow Theater Encore: A Christmas Carol Ally returns to the SmorgShow Lounge to co-host this final episode for 2022. Chris and Ally begin by reflecting back on some of their more memorable Christmases from years past and discuss the traditions that were most meaningful to them. For Ally, it was her magical elf that came to life at night after sprinkling magic snow over it. For Chris, it was making daily calls to the Santa hotline. Then for our feature segment, we present an encore presentation of our 2011 version of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' radio play. 2022-12-101h 22
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)156. Turkey Talk Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To get you in the holiday spirit, we bring you All Things Turkey! As the SmorgShow gang takes an extended break for the holidays, we dig into our vast historical audio archives and breathe some life into our old bits concerning Thanksgiving traditions. Segments on this episode include: Chris and Ally's Turkey Trivia Baba Gonesh: What's in a name, particularly if you are a turkey? Baba provides a history lesson on the discovery of the bird that has come to be known by many names...2022-11-2145 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)145b SmorgShow Podcast (Test Post: New Podcast Host) Pardon Our Dust! We are currently under construction and testing out a new podcast hosting site. We are working out some kinks with our production stream so please ignore. We are sorry for the disruption but once we are finished, we will be back in order with a new episode! 2022-07-1300 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)145. Old Men and Their Aches It's time for Chris' annual physical so we decided to dig deep into the archives to create yet another 'SmorgShow Rewind' episode. One thing has become clear about getting into your 50's. Whenever guys get together, they don't let an opportunity go to waste for discussing their health issues. Sit back and enjoy listening to the SmorgShow gang's medical war stories about emergency doctor visits, colonoscopy appointments, cholesterol readings, and the general aches and pains that come with getting older. 2022-07-1047 min
The Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the HomelandThe Ceiling Fan Suicides and India's Culture of DeathThis installment is taken from episode 144 of the SmorgShow Podcast where we compiled a series of Baba Gonesh man-on-the-street news stories involving India’s culture of death.
We look back on the string of suicides throughout India involving ceiling fans, and other bizarre stories concerning strange deaths, suicides, or “flirtations” with death.2022-07-0856 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)144. The Ceiling Fan Suicides and India's Culture of Death In this 'SmorgShow Rewind' episode, we go back into our show archives to unearth a series of Baba Gonesh man-on-the-street news stories involving India's culture of death. We look back on the string of suicides throughout India involving ceiling fans, and other bizarre stories concerning strange deaths, suicides, or "flirtations" with death. Also, as referenced in one of these clips, the trend of 'Train Surfing' was captured by a passenger in this video. 2022-06-2656 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)142. A Pox on Both Their Houses! Monkeypox - What you need to know to survive the latest attack. From the virus? No, from the "Powers That Be". The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Economic Forum (WEF) meet in Switzerland to plot their next move. Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC) Jerome Malauskas returns to the SmorgShow lounge to discuss the latest fear porn of Monkeypox. We then continue with our monkey theme with some lighter material. We dig deep into the SmorgShow archives to search for the wisdom...2022-05-3043 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)141. Get a Life: The Complete Collection On this 'Classic Rewind' episode, we compile the complete collection of our 'Get a Life' game show series. This game originally debuted in 1984 and became a favorite staple on the Chris and Dave Smorgasbord radio show. With the 2010 relaunch of the SmorgShow Podcast we decided to dust off the old concept and feature it on our podcast series. 'Get a Life' is where we take one pathetic caller who has a miserable life and give them the opportunity to swap their life for something more...2022-05-1559 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)140. The Restaurant Chronicles As we approach the 40-year anniversary of the Smorgasbord Radio show, we will occasionally dig deep into our vast programming archives and present them again for our listeners' enjoyment. This week, we go back across many early episodes from 2010 to pull together a string of clips showcasing the launch and journey of Baba Gonesh's Indian restaurant, Baba's Village. It was not a smooth ride for our dear friend as you will remember. Soon thereafter, many 1-star reviews were posted on the internet by customers, which we read in full detail on...2022-05-011h 03The Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the HomelandBreaking Baba News - The Prophesies of Baba VangaAfter a 6-month contract dispute with the SmorgShow Podcast, Baba returns with an episode intended for the start of the new year. Baba reports on Bulgarian Clairvoyant Baba Vanga and her predictions for 2022!2022-03-2703 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)137. The Prophesies of Baba Vanga Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC) Jerome Malauskas is back in the studio after his courageous battle with COVID-19! A catch-up on all the latest news around the world: Justin Trudeau humiliated in front of the European Parliament by German member Christine Anderson. President Biden predicts a 'real' food shortage in the U.S. SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson cannot define what a 'Woman' is. Baba Gonesh brings a new installation of 'Breaking Baba News' to this week's episode. The airing of this...2022-03-2732 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)136. Millennial vs Gen X Dating Methods Original SmorgShow Podcast Co-Host, Ally joins Chris in the studio again for this episode. This week we discuss how the dating scene has changed between Millennials and Gen-Xers. Chris shares his personal experience with a 1980's video dating service. International News Correspondent, Baba Gonesh ushers in Holi 2022 with his exclusive beauty and fashion tips for celebrating the holiday properly. 2022-03-1333 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)135. Copycat Celebrity Business Ventures Original SmorgShow Podcast Co-Host, Ally is back this week while Chief Conspiracy Correspondent Jerome Malauskas recovers from the 'Vid'! Not to be upstaged by 90-Day Fiancé star Stephanie Matto and her fart-in-a-jar business that we discussed in depth on Episode 133, now we learn that MTV's Teen Mom Farrah Abraham announces that she will be selling her own poop in a jar. When will the narcissistic madness end? Also, a Canadian woman is terrified when she learns that she has been transporting a naked man in h...2022-02-2721 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)134. Palentine's Day '22 In honor of St. Valentine's Day, Chris and Jerry celebrate the SmorgShow tradition of 'Palentine's Day'. This is a guy's guide to hanging out with other guys. We discuss the etiquette, recommended setting, and several ideas for male bonding. Also, a new study finds that wearing masks is attractive to the opposite sex. 2022-02-1325 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)133. Fart Attack! Happy 12th Anniversary to the SmorgShow Podcast! We discuss reality TV star Stephanie Matto's short-lived business venture of selling her farts in a jar. After making nearly $200,000 off her 'product', she lands herself in the hospital. Also, the renovation plans to turn the Notre Dame Cathedral into a woke Disneyland-Style Theme Park. 2022-01-3026 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)132. Zuckerberg Wants My What? The SmorgShow Podcast is re-launched and re-branded as “The SmorgShow Podcast – Buffet Bites“, and will now consist of shorter, more easily digestible episodes for your listening consumption. On this episode we discuss Facebook's latest quest for your nude photos. But hey, it is for your protection, and besides - what could possibly go wrong? 2022-01-1617 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)131. So Long 2021: Culture and News Review So Long 2021 - Hello 2022! On this last episode of the year, Chris is joined with Ally and son-in-law Thomas to close out 2021 and ring in 2022. We look back on the highs and lows of the year in quiz form. Chris tests Ally and Thomas's knowledge on the year's culture, woke and political news. Also, a big announcement concerning the plans for the SmorgShow Podcast in 2022. 2021-12-3153 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)130. It's a Wonderful Life (A Tribute to Domenico De Fazio) This episode is dedicated to Domenico DeFazio (1948-2021) To close out the year, we are proud to look back on our archives and present once again, our radio adaptation of Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life". We apologize for being absent for the past couple of months. We had a death in our immediate family. My stepdad, Domenico DeFazio passed away unexpectedly while on a business trip in Italy. We thought that it would be...2021-12-1259 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)129. Spookfest '21 An old SmorgShow Podcast tradition returns in this episode. Move over Octoberfest because Spookfest '21 is here with Chris running things solo once again. To contribute to the thrills and chills, Chris delivers a couple of dramatic readings that will shake you to your core. Baba Gonesh reports Breaking Baba News from Delhi, India where the evil monkeys are at it again. This time a money kills a man with a brick. After...2021-10-2639 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)128. Oktoberfest 2021 Jerry Malauskas returns to the studio for this long overdue installment of the SmorgShow Podcast. On this episode, we opine on the following: Chris turns 55! Ally's wedding was a success! We reflect back on the special day. Baba News with Baba Gonesh recorded from his Chennai studio: Rajasthan man who was honey-trapped has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, telling investigators that his greed for nude photos made him leak sensitive military information. Also, a travel update for those attending the Oktoberfest in India. Oktoberfest 2021...2021-10-171h 12
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)127. Wedding Day Eve On this abbreviated episode, Chris provides an update on Ally's wedding less than 48 hours before the big day. The SmorgShow Gang has taken a brief hiatus while we make preparations for Ally's big day. The podcast will resume its traditional format in October once things get back to normal! 2021-09-0312 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)125. Independence Day? Independence Day 2021 - Are we really free and independent? Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC) Jerome Malauskas returns to the SmorgShow studio to opine. With most of the country opening up in time for the Fourth of July holiday, a new fear campaign has started around the Delta variant. We discuss a poll taken of Americans on whether they want government action. Baba Gonesh, Wedding Planner: Installment #2: FAQs on Hindu Wedding traditions. Other Features/Discussion Topics: ...2021-07-041h 36
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)124. Coffee with Chris and Dave After a nearly 6-month absence from the show, original Smorgasbord Radio show co-host Dave Jackson returns to the studio. Chris decides to take advantage of Dave's return by dialing the rhetoric back a bit from where the show has gone in recent episodes. Jerome Malauskas has taken his responsibilities of Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC) seriously and as a result, the SmorgShow was starting to go into territory we strongly resisted for many years. Hence, the rather benign episode title, "Coffee with Chris and Dave". We have shelved the whiskey in favor...2021-06-051h 20
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)121. The Evolution of Food Chris is joined in the studio by Jerry Malauskas, Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC), once again for another episode of the SmorgShow Podcast, now banned in Iran and Cuba! Exciting Topics include: Ally's Wedding Update Chris's Detox Diet Decomposing a Twinkie Anal Coronavirus Tests Woka-Cola: Be Less White The New Genderless "Potato Head" And as always, Baba Gonesh reports live from Punjab for another installment of "Breaking Baba News" - The India military is now deploying the world's hottest pepper - the...2021-02-281h 21
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)120 SmorgShow Podcast (01.02.21) - Good Riddance, 2020! Who's feeling down about saying goodbye to 2020? We know January 1 is just an arbitrary day and that things don't magically change at the stroke of midnight, but there is something comforting about having a fresh start. Let's hope 2021 is better for all of us. To start off the year, we invite back to the studio not one, but two former Smorgasbord Radio Show hosts - Dave Jackson and Jerry Malauskas...The first time since the lockdowns of 2020 began and we don't care what Dr. Anthony Fauci or Illinois Governor JB Pritzker...2021-01-021h 02
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)119. In Lockdown with Moonshine We welcome our Chief Conspiracy Correspondent (CCC) Jerry Malauskas back to the studio again to co-host this episode of the SmorgShow Podcast. With the COVID-19 lockdown still in effect and no end in sight, Chris and Jerry sample a flight of moonshine. As 2020 comes to a close, Chris and Jerry reflect back on the year and the state of affairs we find ourselves in. Van Morrison launches the Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund to support musicians who are facing financial...2020-12-0656 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)118. Campfire S'morgs 2020 It's hard to believe that is has been 8 years since the last time we took to the woods, but after a long year of being cooped up indoors due to the pandemic, we head back to the Great Outdoors - this time at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville, IL - to record a very special episode of the SmorgShow Podcast - Campfire S'morgs edition! Unfortunately, most of the gang is not in attendance this time around. In fact it is just Chris and Jerry. Is it wrong for two men to share each other's company in the...2020-10-041h 14
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)117. Oktoberfest 2020 OktoberFest 2020 - With the official festivities in Munich being canceled this year due to COVID-19, the SmorgShow Podcast brings OktoberFest to you! In this 3rd annual tradition of celebrating the occasion, Chris is joined once again with Jerry Malauskas live in the studio and Dave Jackson via Zoom. We discuss some interesting Oktoberfest facts and test the guys' knowledge with a game of trivia. Chris is now officially an empty-nester after Ally moves away into her own apartment. The guys share some stories about their...2020-09-261h 06
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)116. Getting Back to Normal? Special guest co-host Jerry Malauskas joins Chris live in the studio. Jerry is the first visitor to the SmorgShow lounge since the COVID-19 lockdown began in March, so we hope for the best. We celebrate Jerry's 55th birthday (wow, is he old!), discuss Chris's altered vacation after three previous getaway plans were canceled due to the virus shutdowns. Jerry discusses current happenings in the city of Chicago with respect to riots and violence. International news correspondent Baba Gonesh is still in lockdown in Chennai, India but still...2020-07-261h 02
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)115. In Lockdown with Echosmith Indie-pop band Echosmith joins Chris and Ally via Zoom on this episode of the SmorgShow Podcast as the COVID-19 lockdown continues. The Sierota siblings just finished the first leg of their tour to promote their new album ‘Lonely Generation’, but now they are living through the Coronavirus pandemic just like the rest of the country. They join us to discuss how they are dealing with life during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. 2020-04-1834 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)114. Coronavirus Lockdown! Life During COVID-19: We bring this episode to you during the midst of the Coronavirus lockdown where Chris and Ally, through the miracle of technology, connect remotely with co-hosts Dave Jackson and Jerry Malauskas via Zoom. We discuss many of the subtle ways life has changed during the stay-at-home period and even the positive things that have come out of it. Jerry Malauskas - our Chief Conspiracy Correspondent shares his views on what is happening as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-04-121h 07
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)106. Oktoberfest '19 and Ally's Engagement We are pleased to welcome Jerry Malauskas back to the studio. On this episode, Chris discusses the news of Ally's recent engagement and the process of accepting change. What will become of the SmorgShow Podcast without Ally? Chris shares his own personal journey toward marriage and reconciles that her journey through life will naturally be different. Other features: To celebrate Oktoberfest, Chris challenges Jerry to a German history quiz, Baba Gonesh returns with a new feature 'Baba Blue'. You've...2019-09-2743 min
SmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: Knock at the DoorIn our 11th installment of SmorgShow Theater, we re-enact ‘Knock at the Door’, which originally aired in 1942 on the ‘Lights Out’ radio drama series that centered around horror and the supernatural. This tale is narrated by Ella who describes her descent into madness – how she married a nice fellow and mama’s boy Jay who adores his mother to the point of Ella feeling pushed out of the way. Our narrator, after hearing some convincing voices in her head, pushes her poor mother-in-law down a well and seemingly doesn’t have to deal with her anymore. But how wrong she is when th...2019-07-0624 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)105. SmorgShow Theater: Knock at the Door In our 11th installment of SmorgShow Theater, we re-enact 'Knock at the Door', which originally aired in 1942 on the 'Lights Out' radio drama series that centered around horror and the supernatural. This tale is narrated by Ella who describes her descent into madness - how she married a nice fellow and mama's boy Jay who adores his mother to the point of Ella feeling pushed out of the way. Our narrator, after hearing some convincing voices in her head, pushes her poor mother-in-law down a well and...2019-07-0627 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)104. A Millennial's Perspective on Dating This is the first episode where I host the show with someone other than someone from the SmorgShow gang. This week I welcome Eric Coleman to the SmorgShow lounge. Eric has been serving as the AV technical/worship arts leader at Harvest New Beginnings Church in Oswego, IL where I have been running sound and assisting the tech team for the past couple of years. Eric is one of the few people who can appreciate the complexity of running a podcast and can "geek out" over the lights, sounds and smells of our studio. Eric has been...2019-06-0254 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)102. How to Attract More Podcast Listeners Chris, Dave and Jerry host this episode of the SmorgShow Podcast. Chris is very upset to learn that Baba Gonesh's podcast has surpassed the SmorgShow in number of subscribers. Baba's recent marketing blitz and updated podcast artwork has caused Apple to take notice. Baba's show was recently featured in "New and Noteworthy" section and is among the Top 5 Indian Culture podcasts on Apple. Given that Baba has been given the SmorgShow as his creative platform for 35+ years, it was a little shocking to the gang that this "spinoff" show has become so successful...2019-05-1922 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)101. Origins of High School Radio Station WDGC-FM The SmorgShow quartet returns with the first episode of 2019 after a rather long hiatus. A busy spring sent Ally to New York City to perform with the North Central College Women's Chorale at Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Carnegie Hall. Ally talks about this amazing experience and some of the other things she has been involved with as she gets closer to graduation. Ally performing with the North Central College Women's Chorale at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in March 2019 2019-05-1255 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)Break Loose - Phillip Donald Phillip Donald has completed his first new recording in 6 years. The song 'Break Loose' was written during Phillip's 6-month stay in a federal penitentiary. Phillip was convicted of lewd public behavior in April 2018 and was sentenced to one year in prison. Phillip was released on parole 6 months early and came out to perform his song for the SmorgShow gang on their 100th episode. Lyrics: I’m not the kind of guy you think I am ...2019-01-0403 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)100. Live from a Barn: 100-Episode Retrospective One Saturday morning in early January 1979, I launched my own faux-radio station from my bedroom with the call letters WKID-FM. This 12-year old's humble configuration consisted of just a turntable and a Panasonic cassette recorder. My early influences were Chicago radio station disk jockeys John Landecker, Larry Lujack, Bob Sirott and eventually Steve Dahl and Garry Meier. Each Saturday morning, I would record myself spinning the Top 40 hits and announcing over the intros. I did this religiously on a weekly basis to the point where I felt I was actually broadcasting to a real audience. For the next two...2018-12-302h 34The Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the HomelandBaba News (12.29.18)Baba returns to the U.S. for the first time in 6 years to visit the SmorgShow gang as they celebrate 100 episodes.2018-12-2910 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)098. Chris and Dave Return to WDGC-FM for 50th Anniversary and Alumni Reunion Chris and Dave attended the WDGC-FM 50-Year Anniversary and Alumni Reunion on Saturday September 29, 2018 and were given a one-hour on-air time slot where they took the opportunity to reflect on their memories of their old high-school radio station. We bring you the entire broadcast here in Episode 98 of the SmorgShow Podcast. For the first time in 34 years since they walked out of the WDGC studios at Downers Grove North High School in 1984, Chris and Dave step on ground zero where all the magic happened so many years ago. The Smorgasbord duo discuss their fav...2018-10-0758 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)097. What is K-Pop Music? Jerry Malauskas is our in-studio guest again for a very unusual installment of the SmorgShow. For an episode where there was absolutely no show preparation, we managed to squeak out another 90-minute show. An open conversation of two middle aged men that goes on a variety of paths. Just some of the subjects discussed: Jerry introduces Chris to K-Pop music – is this the new male? Chris discusses all of the house projects that have been on hold that he is looking forward to completing once Ally graduates from college next year. How politics is infecting everything we do a...2018-10-071h 27The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)096. The Smorgasbord Woods Project The Smorgasbord Woods Project: Dudes in the Woods. Former Smorgasbord Radio Show Co-Host Dave Jackson and Jerry Malauskas join Chris on this episode. As a closeout to summer ’18 and a kickoff to fall, the guys head to the hiking trails. The guys hit the trails at two relatively secluded forest preserves, Saw Wee Kee Park, and Waa Kee Sha, located in Oswego, IL. Our original intent was to record both audio and video for this adventure. However, it didn’t take very long for us to realize how difficult it is to balance...2018-09-3024 minThe Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the HomelandThought For The Day: Ghandi's WitBaba Gonesh returns to the SmorgShow after many years and delivers a new installment of Thought for the Day2018-02-2603 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)092. Phillip Donald Calls from Prison Former WDGC-FM Smorgasbord Radio Show contributor Jerry Malauskas co-hosts this episode with Chris. Jerry has been a close friend of the show for over 35 years and we are excited to have him back in our studio to share his perspective on all things Smorg. Philip Donald uses his one-call allowance to call us from jail to set the record straight about his recent arrest on a Baltimore elementary school playground. Baba sends in two updates from India while preparing for the upcoming 2018 Holi Festival. He shares his perspective on what Holi is and why we all should...2018-02-241h 23The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)091. Philip Donald Arrested for Lewd Behavior With Ally out of town on a youth group retreat, original Smorgasbord Radio Show Co-Host, Dave Jackson joins Chris in the studio for this first episode of the new year. The show opens with a news flash concerning the shocking arrest of SmorgShow music contributor, Philip Donald. We play a previously aired exclusive interview that Chris and Dave did with Philip back in 2011. Baba Gonesh uses Dropbox to send in a new installment of “Thought for the Day” from India. We then place a phone call to former WDGC-FM radio host, Jerry Malauskas who discu...2018-01-1458 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: RopeWe are so excited to finally present our latest radio play that we have been working on since August. Normally the SmorgShow players re-enact classic radio dramas, but in this episode, we aim to deliver something a bit different. This time, we present to you a radio adaptation of “Rope”, a 1948 American psychological crime thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the 1929 play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton.
In our story, just before hosting a dinner party, Philip Morgan and Brandon Shaw strangle a mutual friend to death with a piece of rope, purely as a Nietzsche-inspired phil...2017-11-241h 07The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)090. SmorgShow Theater: Rope We are so excited to finally present our latest radio play that we have been working on since August. Normally the SmorgShow players re-enact classic radio dramas, but in this episode, we aim to deliver something a bit different. This time, we present to you a radio adaptation of “Rope”, a 1948 American psychological crime thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the 1929 play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton. In our story, just before hosting a dinner party, Philip Morgan and Brandon Shaw strangle a mutual friend to death with a piece of rope, p...2017-11-241h 18The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)089. Chris and Dave Live from a Jazz Lounge Chris and Dave reunite again for another episode of the SmorgShow. This time, prepare yourself to kick back in the SmorgShow jazz lounge while Chris and Dave take a journey down memory lane and discuss how they met and decided to pair up together on high school radio station WDGC-FM. The duo revisit their passion for radio and the individual life paths each has taken. Ally then visits the studio and talks about what pairing up with her dad for the SmorgShow Podcast has meant to her during her formative years. This is a very nosta...2017-11-0549 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)088. SmorgShow Theater: Letter From Cynthia As we prepare for Christmas and to close out 2016, we present to you the 10th installment of SmorgShow Theater. “Letter from Cynthia” is a re-enactment of an episode from “The Whistler” old-time radio drama series. Originally aired on 12-25-1949, “Letter from Cynthia” finds a medical intern receiving a letter from a lost love, the love he lost to his best friend. In a strange turn of events, the man who took his love, his best friend, ends up in an accident at the hospital where he is interning. He has to make a decision bet...2016-12-2458 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: Letter From CynthiaAs we prepare for Christmas and to close out 2016, we present to you the 10th installment of SmorgShow Theater. "Letter from Cynthia" is a re-enactment of an episode from "The Whistler" old-time radio drama series.
Originally aired on 12-25-1949, "Letter from Cynthia" finds a medical intern receiving a letter from a lost love, the love he lost to his best friend. In a strange turn of events, the man who took his love, his best friend, ends up in an accident at the hospital where he is interning. He has to make a decision between getting...2016-12-2327 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: Sorry, Wrong NumberThe SmorgShow players recreate the classic radio drama, "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher which originally aired on the Suspense radio program on May 25, 1943. Mrs. Stevenson is a spoiled, bedridden daughter of a millionaire. The telephone is her sole connection with the outside world. One day, while listening to what seems to be a crossed phone connection, she eavesdrops on two men planning a woman's murder. Mrs. Stevenson calls the phone company and police, only to be ignored. Adding to her dilemma is the fact that her husband is missing. After a number of phone calls, the terrorized Mrs.Stevenson begins...2015-04-1129 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)086. SmorgShow Theater: Sorry, Wrong Number (Take 2) We are excited to bring you our 9th installment in the SmorgShow Theater series. This time around we bring to you a re-enactment of 1943’s radio classic ‘Sorry, Wrong Number’, originally starring Agnes Moorehead. But wait a minute, you say! Didn’t you guys already do this one before? As a matter of fact, yes we did…way back in 2010 on Episode 9 of the SmorgShow Podcast. However, back then Ally was only 11 years old and we were working with really basic editing equipment. It sounded good at the time, but listening to it now, we’ve...2015-04-1158 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: The RavineThis episode of the SmorgShow Podcast includes the latest installment of SmorgShow Theater where the SmorgShow Players re-enact Ray Bradbury’s classic short story, ‘The Ravine’. Written around 1936 during Mr. Bradbury’s formative high school years, ‘The Ravine’ emerged as a true story of his childhood fears of a dark, foreboding ravine that existed just a short distance away from his Waukegan, Illinois hometown. The SmorgShow Players:
William Bockay – Narrator
Ally Bockay – Lavinia
Kim Bockay – Francine, Neighbor
Gabriella Vogel – Helen
Geoff Wells – Drugstore Clerk
Baba Gonesh – Mr. Tubbs
Anthony Luperini – Police Officer
Chris Bockay...2014-09-0224 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)085. SmorgShow Theater: Ray Bradbury's The Ravine This episode of the SmorgShow Podcast includes the latest installment of SmorgShow Theater where the SmorgShow Players re-enact Ray Bradbury’s classic short story, ‘The Ravine’. Written around 1936 during Mr. Bradbury’s formative high school years, ‘The Ravine’ emerged as a true story of his childhood fears of a dark, foreboding ravine that existed just a short distance away from his Waukegan, Illinois hometown. The SmorgShow Players: William Bockay – Narrator Ally Bockay – Lavinia Kim Bockay – Francine, Neighbor Gabriella Vogel – Helen Geoff Wells – Drugstore Clerk Baba Gonesh – Mr. Tubbs Anthony Luperini – Police Officer Chris Bockay – Frank, The Lonely One Charlie Sny...2014-08-3047 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)082. Smorgasbord 30th Anniversary Celebration - Live at the Carlisle It’s really hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Dave Jackson and I kicked off the original Smorgasbord Radio Show at Downers Grove North High School radio station, WDGC 88.3 FM. Dave and I had a unique chemistry that made the show special. Sadly, at the pressure of parents who wanted me to amount to something, I never pursued a professional radio career, so there was a 25-year gap between my last radio show at my college station and the time that I brought the Smorgasbord show back in podcast form in early 2010.2012-09-162h 46The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)081. Fake Bigfoot Sighting Ends Poorly We are proud to present Ally’s new song – an original composition called “Untold Stories”. We discuss the death of a 44-year old man out of Kalispell, Montana who was killed by a motorist while dressed in a ghillie suit, trying to stage a fake Bigfoot sighting. We then go to Rockwood Tap House in Downers Grove, IL where we find Chris and Dave having lunch together. They just came back from putting down the final deposit for the upcoming 30th anniversary show at Carlisle Banquets. They discuss how they used to think be...2012-09-0134 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)078. Panic in India! Pizza, beer, and Baba…that’s how Chris spends his bachelor week while his wife and daughter are on vacation in Arizona. Chris hosts this week’s show alone and discusses a brand new podcast he will be starting up this fall that will focus on issues facing high school students. Baba Gonesh calls in to talk about his new business venture and then joins Chris live in the studio for another installment of ‘Baba News’. Featured stories include: Bridge in India could collapse due to human spit, Cook is killed for a delay in ser...2012-07-211h 10The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)076. World Burping Championship Tim Janus – World Champion, Belch Contest The SmorgShow App for Android is now available at Amazon.com!! Our show looks great on the Kindle Fire. Ally has graduated middle school and we discuss the awards that were given, including the one for being disciplined no more than once per quarter over the duration of three years. Really? Is this an accomplishment? Has the bar been lowered to the point where this deserves an award? We give a special shout-out to Tim Janus, the winner of the first ever World Burping...2012-06-1643 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: Titanic - 100th Anniversary RetrospectiveThis is a segment from episode #74 of the SmorgShow Podcast. This episode originally streamed live at exactly 100 years after the Titanic struck the iceberg. We travel back in time and take a special look at voyage of the RMS Titanic for this special 100th anniversary of that tragic night of April 14-15, 1912.
Our special episode is chock full of facts and statistics about the Titanic: the construction, the launch, the passengers and crew, the food that was served to both first class and third class passengers including the last meal. We discuss the tragic accident, the lifeboats, the sinking, and...2012-04-141h 01The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)073. Chris and Dave Live From Starbucks and Twitter Toilet Paper Former WDGC-FM Smorgasbord Co-Host Dave Jackson joins Chris in the studio while Ally is on her 8th grade spring break trip in Florida. Chris and Dave look back on some of their old radio bits including the time when Chris got fired from his job at Time Life Telemarketing. They discuss a disturbing new product – Twitter toilet paper where you can get your favorite Twitter feed printed on 4 rolls of toilet paper for the low price of $35. Other features include everyone’s favorite game show, ‘Get a Life’. In addition t...2012-03-311h 30The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)071. Peet’s Bed and Breakfast Terror in Mumbai!! Baba Gonesh returns from India where he witnessed first hand the chaos and mayhem resulting from wide-spread panic of the rumored “Monkey Man”. Local residents believe that a peculiar figure resembling a black monkey runs on their roofs at night, swings from tree to tree, kidnaps children, and attacks women before consuming them. Baba plays actual testimonials from the local villagers describing their personal experiences. It’s Ally’s birthday and Granny Rose visits the SmorgShow studio to celebrate. Peet McCain joins us live from Cleveland to give us an update...2012-03-0457 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)068. Baba's Colonoscopy Chris and Ally talk about the SmorgShow being added to the Stitcher Radio Network. Stitcher allows you to listen to the SmorgShow directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android devices, Kindle Fire, Blackberry or WebOS phones! Please support our show by downloading the free app and entering the promo code SMORGASBORD when you register. Also featured: Baba Gonesh calls Chris and Ally to tell them about his upcoming colonoscopy appointment. He decided not to visit the studio in person while he preps for his procedure. Finally, more strange Craigslist listings. 2012-01-1731 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)067. Creepy Craigslist Listings Chris and Ally ring in the new year by counting down their favorite SmorgShow events of 2011. Chris discusses Christmas at the Dave Jackson household. Other topics: The creepiest Craigslist listings of 2011; Baba Gonesh returns from a long hiatus and presents Baba News. He is rather boastful after receiving much attention from his performance in our “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play. Featured Artist of the Week: Loretta Hagen2012-01-011h 12SmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: It's a Wonderful LifeSmorgShow Theater is proud to present Frank Capra's classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" on the 65th anniversary of the original release. The main cast includes:
Chris Bockay - George Bailey
Ally Bockay - Narrator, The Bailey Kids, Tilly, Mrs. Hatch
Kim Bockay - Mary Hatch-Bailey
Geoff Wells - Clarence
Dave Jackson - Joseph, Burt the Cop, Nick the Bartender, Bridgekeeper
Jerry Malauskas - Mr. Potter
Daryl Woltman - Mr. Gower, Uncle Billy
Chase Woltman - Young George Bailey
Peet McCain - Harry Bailey
Baba Gonesh - Ernie the Cab Driver
Domenico DeFazio - Martini
Terrylynn DeFazio - Ma Bailey
Larry Co...2011-12-1855 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)066. SmorgShow Theater: It's a Wonderful Life SmorgShow Theater is proud to present its latest radio play production. This time, we bring you Frank Capra’s classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” on the 65th anniversary of the original release. We had an absolute blast creating this! We had a cast of dozens out to the SmorgShow studio this past month to lay down their tracks. The main cast includes: Chris Bockay – George Bailey Ally Bockay – Narrator, The Bailey Kids, Tilly, Mrs. Hatch Kim Bockay – Mary Hatch-Bailey Geoff Wells – Clarence Dave Jackson – Joseph, Burt the Cop, Nick the Bartender, Bridgekeeper Jerry Malauskas – Mr. Potter Da...2011-12-181h 08The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)065. SmorgShow Theater: A Christmas Carol SmorgShow Theater returns with a new re-inactment of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. We have updated our 2010 production so that we could include Dave Jackson in the performance. The Cast: Chris Bockay: Ebenezer Scrooge Ally Bockay: Ghost of Christmas Past Peet McCain: Marley, Ghost of Christmas Present, Nephew Fred Geoff Wells: Bob Kratchit Kim Bockay: Mrs. Kratchit2011-12-1045 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: A Christmas CarolThis holiday season we present our special production of “A Christmas Carol”, by Charles Dickens. We brought in a large cast of actors to play the many characters of the classic story. This was by far our most ambitious production which would not have been possible to pull together if we had not previously done the other old-time radio dramas from our earlier episodes, like “Sorry, Wrong Number”, “On a Country Road”, and “The Sisters”. We had a great time over the past couple weeks preparing, directing, and producing this show. We really hope you enjoy the final outcome of it.
We would like to thank a...2011-12-0945 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)064. The Smorgasbord Full-Gang Reunion Show A special treat for those who have been with us for the past 30 years. On this episode, the original Smorgasbord Radio Show team – Chris Bockay, Peet McCain, Dave Jackson, and Jerry Malauskas – reunite together for the first time in 10 years. Ally does not make an appearance during this episode because she could not deal with four old men going down memory lane and complaining about the current state of affairs. Among the various topics discussed: Peet and Jerry duke it out to play the best Mr. Potter on the forthco...2011-12-041h 07The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)056. Interview with UK Musician, Jordan Martyn Former Smorgasbord radio show partner Dave Jackson co-hosts the show again with us this week. We feature an exclusive interview with singer-songwriter Jordan Martyn and we debut a brand-new recording of his. Check out Jordan’s website at: JordanMartyn.com Chris shares his professional demo recordings from his voiceover acting class and makes the announcement about launching SmorgShow Productions as an official voiceover recording services business. Other features include “Baba News”, “News Balls” and a discussion about how the Insanity Workout program is working for Chris after month one.2011-07-241h 40The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)055. Fireworks Safety On this special Independence Day edition of the SmorgShow Podcast, Granny Rose joins Chris and Ally in the studio for the full show. Granny shares a holiday recipe and some tips to make your 4th of July picnic more enjoyable. Then Chris gives Ally and Granny Rose a quiz on fireworks safety. Finally, we share some flag etiquette. Featured Artist of the Week: Audrey Auld2011-07-0444 minThe Baba Gonesh Podcast - Lessons in Indian Culture and Breaking News from the HomelandBreaking Bread with Baba (Mango Lassi)New SmorgShow Podcast Feature. In preparation for the start of summer, Baba shares his recipe for a cool, refreshing Lassi drink.2011-06-1203 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)053. Philip Donald Album Debut Dave Jackson joins Chris and Ally in the studio again this week. A listener sends in his voiceover demo recordings to the SmorgShow, but we really don’t know why. A discussion about the end of the world which has come to naught once again. Phillip Donald releases his debut CD and visits the studio for an exclusive interview and gives the crew a special gift. Baba Gonesh presents news from India, we give a life away on another installment of “Get a Life”, and a man eats his 25,000th Big Mac and lives to tell about...2011-05-231h 17SmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: Zero HourSmorgShow Theater Presents Ray Bradbury’s ‘Zero Hour‘, originally broadcast on April 5, 1955 as a part of the Suspense radio series. Dave Jackson from the original Chris and Dave Smorgasbord radio show narrates this science fiction installment of SmorgShow Theater.
It is a typical day in the New York home of the Morris family, and Mrs. Morris is busy with her usual routine. Her daughter, Mink, as well as all of the other young children, are intensely occupied by new, mysterious game called "Invasion." Mrs. Morris isn't bothered by the game until she gets a call from her friend in Connecticut and fi...2011-05-0124 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)052. SmorgShow Theater: Ray Bradbury's Zero Hour SmorgShow Theater Presents Ray Bradbury’s ‘Zero Hour‘, originally broadcast on April 5, 1955 as a part of the Suspense radio series. Dave Jackson from the original Chris and Dave Smorgasbord radio show narrates this science fiction installment of SmorgShow Theater. Featured Artist of the Week: Jordan Martyn. Jordan has been featured on our program before, but on this episode we present a SmorgShow Exclusive: Jordan’s new studio version of “Runaway to Me”. We are honored that Jordan has selected the SmorgShow Podcast as the first venue to air his new song before it is made available t...2011-05-0141 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)051. Belly Button Bacteria Dave Jackson joins us live in the studio again in this action packed episode: An update on the new SmorgShow Theater radio play, Baba’s new podcast is up and running and has a larger audience than the SmorgShow Podcast, Chris quits his day job after receiving an outstanding evaluation from the good folks at the Voices For All voiceover acting school. News Balls: A new study on belly button bacteria, the corpse flower is set to bloom in Ohio, and a man eats his finger after being depressed. EASTER BUNNY SPOILER ALERT! Granny...2011-04-171h 15The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)050. Elephant Dung as a Source of Livelihood Chris and Ally are back in the studio together for the 50th SmorgShow Podcast Episode. Breaking News: Obese Ohio Man Dies After Being Fused to Chair for Two Years, Chris discusses some famous April Fool’s Day job firings, Chris and Ally discuss their plans for their next old-time radio play, another installment of game show, “Get A Life”. Baba Gonesh talks about launching his brand new podcast series, “Not Just for Baba Anymore – The World View and Wisdom of Baba Gonesh” then delivers this week’s installment of “Baba News”. Stories include: Man marries his dog, M...2011-04-0343 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)049. Chris and Dave Reunite and Go To Voice Acting School The Chris and Dave reunion show! Dave Jackson joins Chris in the SmorgShow studio for this special reunion episode. Chris and Dave discuss their voiceover acting class, go down memory lane from the old Smorgasbord radio show years, and call old SmorgShow contributors Peet McCain and Jerry Malauskas. Baba Gonesh visits with another installment of ‘Baba News’ and discusses the 2011 Holi Festival. We take a call from the hotline and give away another exciting life on our game show, ‘Get A Life’. Featured Artist of the Week: Freeky Clean2011-03-201h 20The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)045. First Anniversary On this special anniversary episode, Chris and Ally look back on their first year of podcasting. We play the top 5 listener favorite bits from the first year, Peet calls in with a special anniversary message, and Chris and Ally are featured on the Podcast Answerman show where host Cliff Ravenscraft offers suggestions for growing the SmorgShow audience. Baba Gonesh presents a disturbing tale of the Bedbug and the Flea. Featured Artist of the Week: Brett Ryan Stewart2011-01-291h 13The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)042. Baba Helps an Indian Child in Need On this special Christmas Eve episode Granny Rose reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Baba Gonesh has a very somber message to deliver about the children of India and how the listening audience can help a child in need. For more information, go to Baba’s blog entry at http://www.smorgshow.com/compassion2010-12-2415 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)041. SmorgShow Theater: A Christmas Carol This week we devote the entire episode to our latest radio play production, “A Christmas Carol”, by Charles Dickens. It is a relatively faithful rendition of the original story, shortened to around 45 minutes in order to keep in line with our usual show length. We brought in a large cast of actors to play the many characters of the classic story. This was by far our most ambitious production which would not have been possible to pull together if we had not previously done the other old-time radio dramas from our earlier episodes, like “Sorry, Wrong Number”...2010-12-1855 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)040. Bobblehead Decapitated On this week’s show, Chris discusses the tragic decapitation of Bobblehead Chris. We replay a major error that was overlooked on episode 39. Then we go into the way-back machine and dig up an old audio segment from an early Chris and Dave Smorgasbord broadcast where a caller performed the classic Dr. Seuss story, “Mr. Brown Can Moo“…and then we debut our own new version of the song! Baba Gonesh presents another Indian Folk Tale, “The Heron and the Crab”. ‘News Balls’ with Jerry Malauskas: What the 12 days of Christmas costs in 2010, a woman calls 911 to r...2010-12-0450 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)037. Spookfest '10 SmorgShow SpookFest ’10: Chris and Ally share tips for Halloween pranks and provide history behind some well-known superstitions; Scary supernatural stories; Baba Gonesh presents another Indian Folk Tale, “The Wind and the Moon”; Halloween News Balls: Peet delivers a special Halloween dramatic reading, and Chris and Ally read several Halloween-related news stories; Phillip Donald performs. This episode will give you chills. Mature audiences suggested. Featured Artist of the Week: Bryan Baker 2010-10-3154 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)034. Radon Gas Attack - Studio Evacuated! Those who have been following our show recall that we have been testing our home for radon gas. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It’s a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of the elements in the soil and can get into homes through cracks in the basement foundation or other means. The SmorgShow studio is located in our basement, so we decided to do a test back in September after someone advised us to do so. Results from that test showed we tested slightly higher than the re...2010-10-1032 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)033. Mystical Melinda Returns Ally discusses her weekend retreat, Mystical Melinda visits the SmorgShow studio, Baba Gonesh returns from India with another Indian Folk Tale about the Sparrow and the Elephant. News Balls: a very disturbing iPhone charger hits the market, an Arizona inmate ends up nearly naked after an attempted jail escape, 600 pounds of trout go mysteriously missing from a pond, and the winners of the Ig Nobel science awards are announced.2010-10-0342 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)032. SmorgShow Family Feud Chris with Fred Moore This week, we bring you our very special version of Family Feud. The SmorgShow Players go up against the staff of Baba’s Village Restaurant. Then, an exclusive interview with former WDGC-FM General Manager, Fred Moore. Chris and Ally catch up with Fred on the road during his local performance of his “Hootenanny” show. And Jerry Malauskas makes his debut appearance on the SmorgShow Podcast in ‘News Balls’: stories include a new product out of China turns your iPod Touch into an iPhone, prison guards catch an inmate trying to sneak in wit...2010-09-2753 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)028. SmorgShow Theater: The Sisters The SmorgShow Players return to the stage this episode to present the 1944 old-time radio play, “The Sisters”. Mystical Melinda calls in to warn us about the retrograde of the planet Mercury. Baba Gonesh shares one of his favorite bed-time folk tales, and News Balls: Another possible explanation for the continued high unemployment rate; a pig-wrestling match is canceled in Great Falls, Montana; a man is shot in the head but doesn’t notice until five years later, and the corpse of a woman hoarder is finally found beneath a pile of her belongings.2010-08-281h 02SmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: The SistersThe SmorgShow Players return to the stage to present, “The Sisters” by George Wells." Originally broadcast in 1944, the story begins with the purchase of a coffin for someone who has not yet died. Lydia Haskell explains that she has had a premonition of her own death and wants to plan her own funeral arrangements. The mortician and the police don't believe her story and think she is suicidal. It appears, however, that Lydia may have someone else in mind for that coffin. Her sister, Ellie, is a madwoman who lives in the attic of Lydia's house. One of them is going t...2010-08-2823 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)026. Baba's Lawsuit Chris and Ally recap their Disney World vacation. Baba joins us by phone to give an update on the action he has had to take with his restaurant as a result of the threatened lawsuit. We then connect with Pete remotely from Cleveland, Finally, another installment of “News Balls”: The toad-licking chef, the JetBlue Airways steward incident, and a dog who chews off owner’s toe to save his life. Chris also talks about future plans for the show including a new SmorgShow Podcast iPhone app. Featured Artist of the Week: This is the Good Fi2010-08-1458 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)022. Baba Gonesh's Restaurant Reviews Are In!It’s Chris’s 15th wedding anniversary but Kim and Ally are out of town, so Peet comes out from Cleveland and joins Chris for a special SmorgShow Podcast. Chris and Peet discuss how to protect your online reputation; a call to gal pal of 30 years, Kelly and they reminisce about Peet’s summer of hell weekend from 1985; Baba Gonesh joins Chris and Peet and they read not-so-flattering reviews of Baba’s new restaurant; strange news stories of the week including a recent revelation about King Tut and a cannibal prisoner who eats his cell mate. Featured Artist of...2010-07-022h 03The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)021. Live From the Duct Tape Festival Double Episode: Part 1: Celebrating Dad on Father’s Day, Peet calls in from the duct tape festival, With Chris’s upcoming trip to his nephew’s Christening, he studies up on how to be a good Godfather, SmorgShow Hotline Calls, Baba Gonesh shares a very touching Father’s Day story; Part 2: Classic SmorgShow Rewind: Chris and Dave Live at the Carlisle, originally broadcast on 6-29-84. Featured Artists of the Week: Tony Mecca and Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers2010-06-191h 27The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)016. Ally Hosts Show With Friend Former WDGC-FM radio partner Daryl Woltman visits the SmorgShow studio. Ally teams up with her friend, Kat for this week’s show while the dads go out for a Portillo’s run; Riddles and stories; Baba Gonesh Comedy Camel.2010-05-1532 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)015. Geocaching and Podcasting: The Marriage Chris gets tickets to the upcoming Roger Waters The Wall tour and tries to get Ally excited about going; Chris and Ally explain the sport of Geocaching and launch the official SmorgShow Podcast Cache and Tisha Chicken Travel Bug into the wild; Baba Gonesh gives a lesson on how to clean your camel litter box, and strange news of the week. Featured Artist of the Week: Allison Crowe2010-05-0857 minSmorgShow Theater (Recreated Radio Dramas from the Golden Age of Radio)SmorgShow Theater: On a Country RoadOriginally broadcast November 16, 1950 on the CBS Radio Network. "On a Country Road" starts with a couple driving home at night using a short cut on an unfamiliar road. Their radio informs them that a psychotic woman patient who has a history of murder has escaped from a nearby institution armed with a meat cleaver. Just then their car comes to a stop—out of gas—and a woman starts pounding on it and yelling, “Let me in! Let me in!”2010-05-0225 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)014. SmorgShow Theater: On A Country Road Chris discusses his torn rotator cuff. The SmorgShow Players reenact the old-time radio drama, “On A Country Road”. Also, Baba Gonesh returns with another “Thought for the Day”.2010-05-0135 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)009. SmorgShow Theater: Sorry, Wrong Number The SmorgShow players recreate the classic 1943 radio drama, “Sorry, Wrong Number”. Also, strange news stories of the week, Baba Gonesh’s Indian Folk Tale of the week, and a 2010 remix of “Slime”, from the Cow Dung and Chicken Tongue collection.2010-03-2854 minThe SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)008. SmorgShow Theater: Murder In The Mansion ‘Murder in the Mansion‘ radio play. After Ally’s recent birthday party where she hosted a murder mystery, the SmorgShow Players create a radio-play version of the party’s script. This began the springboard for us in creating all the subsequent old-time radio dramas in our SmorgShow Theater series.2010-03-2142 min
The SmorgShow Podcast (Smorgasbord Radio)000. Series Prequel This was actually recorded 4 years after Episode 1. This serves as a prequel to the SmorgShow Podcast Series for anyone just now stumbling upon our program. Chris and Ally discuss the experience of doing the show together and provide an overview of what the program is all about. If you are just only now discovering our show, we hope you continue to explore the rest of our production catalog.2010-01-0512 min