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Madison On The Air

Chrisi Talyn Saje

Do you love old time radio? Don't know anything about old time radio? Well, if you enjoy comedy, we're the show for you. Follow Madison Standish, a modern day influencer, as she gets zapped back into the Golden Age of Radio. Actual OTR scripts adapted! It's as if the MST3K/Riff Trax guys were in the movies they riff. Every episode is stand-alone. Start at the beginning or jump to a title that grabs you. New episodes premiere the first of every month!

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Saturday · 56 min
Madison on the Air Presents - OctoberPod AM
Madison loves her Spooky Season and wants to share an episode from OctoberPod AM! Join Edward October and an all-star cast of your indie podcasting favorites for a double feature of THE PHANTOM OF THE VICEROY DRIVE-IN and THE GHOSTS OF PLUTO. It's a triple-horror science-mystery double feature you won't want to miss ... told in the grand old Octoberpod way! FIND THEM ON THE WEB: https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/home
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October 1 · 52 min
Ep. 72 - "The Phantom of the Opera" - Lux Radio Theater - Madison on the Air
You undoubtedly already know the story of the Phantom of the Opera and his obsessive love of the young ingenue, Christine. Somewhere between the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and the Lon Chaney silent film was this 1940’s take on the classic tale. During the “Lost Years of Hollywood Horror” this telling (adapted for the Lux Radio Theater), is a bit less gore and a bit less gothic… but for Halloween, we promise not everyone will survive their encounter with The Phantom of the Opera! FOR A TRANSCRI
September 20 · 1 min
Trailer - The Phantom of the Opera - Ep. 72
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! You undoubtedly already know the story of the Phantom of the Opera and his obsessive love of the young ingenue, Christine. Somewhere between the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and the Lon Chaney silent film was this 1940’s take on the classic tale. During the “Lost Years of Hollywood Horror” this telling (adapted for the Lux Radio Theater), is a bit less gore and a bit less gothic… but for Halloween, we promise not everyone will survive their encounter with The Phantom
September 15 · 9 min
Bonus Feature - The History of Penny Arcades - "Bold Venture" - Madison's Mad Facts
Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in September 2025. Episdoe 59, "Bold Venture," was set in 1950's Cuba. In our episode, two of the characters meet in a penny arcade, a popular place for tourists, and a great form of inexpensive entertainment throughout the U.S. Learn about the invention of coin operated machines, why they were sought after in the Great Depression, the first modern day "Pinball" machine (and how organizied crime almost got them outlawed) and more! Get the NEW Madison's
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September 1 · 36 min
Ep. 71 - Frontier Gentleman - "Sheriff Beljoy's Prisoners" - Madison on the Air
Madison returns to the Old West sharing a stage coach in the Wyoming Territory with J.B. Kendall, a British news correspondent from the London Times. She and Kendall quickly find themselves arrested as bank robbers and forced by the Sheriff to “My Fair Lady” his very backwoods daughter. Can Madison turn her into a Lady with the help of this Frontier Gentleman? FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/frontiergentleman71_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON:
August 20 · 1 min
Trailer - Frontier Gentleman - Ep. 71
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison returns to the Old West sharing a stage coach in the Wyoming Territory with J.B. Kendall, a British news correspondent from the London Times. She and Kendall quickly find themselves arrested as bank robbers and forced by the Sheriff to “My Fair Lady” his very backwoods daughter. Can Madison turn her into a Lady with the help of this Frontier Gentleman? Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
August 15 · 10 min
Bonus Feature - The History of Train Travel - "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" - Madison's Mad Facts
Originally released in August 2025 as a bonus feature for Ep. 58, "The Adventures of Ellery Queen." In "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" Madison is accused of murdering a bank robber in her train compartment. So we decided to do a little history dive into train travel of the 1930s-1950s! From the Transcontinental railroad completed in 1869 to the 1950's commuter trains, Madison hits the highlights of what it was like to ride the rails! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only
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August 1 · 40 min
Ep. 70 - Dick Tracy - "The Case of the Firebug Murders" - Madison on the Air
A series of deadly fires ignite along the city’s waterfront. But no one can find Dick Tracy! So Madison takes the lead, working with Vitamin Flintheart, star of the stage and friend to Tracy, as they try to find the source of the fires. But when Gravel Gertie and Snowflake cross paths with the firebug, will Madison and Vitamin get there in time to save them? The action really heats up in this explosive story! TO ALL DICK TRACY SECRET SERVICE PATROL MEMBERS! This is your coded message from Madis
July 20 · 1 min
Trailer - Dick Tracy - Ep. 70
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! A series of deadly fires ignite along the city’s waterfront. But no one can find Dick Tracy! So Madison takes the lead, working with Vitamin Flintheart, star of the stage and friend to Tracy, as they try to find the source of the fires. But when Gravel Gertie and Snowflake cross paths with the firebug, will Madison and Vitamin get there in time to save them? The action really heats up in this explosive story! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/
July 15 · 18 min
Bonus Feature - All About Cornbread! - "The Six Shooter" - Madison's Mad Facts
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released in July, 2025, as a bonus feature for "The Six Shooter." In the episode, Madison devours Ma Benson's cornbread. So for this Mad Facts, Madison interviews professional Southern Cook, Toni Johnson, to talk about the history of cornbread, it's unique traits in different parts of the country and even shares her personal recipe for how to make your own homemade cornbread! (and how it MAY just really be an aphrodisiac) Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining
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July 1 · 46 min
Ep. 69 - Broadway is My Beat - "The Tom and Alice Corey Suicide Pact"
Madison zaps into the shoes of Danny Clover to walk the Great White Way as a homicide detective. She’s immediately met with an ominous phone call from a wife pleading for help that her husband has forced her into a suicide pact. With Danny Clover’s voice echoing in her head, Madison will have to pound the pavement to find the couple she only knows as “The Coreys.” Betrayal, greed, and some of the best noir monologues old time radio has to offer, join us on the gaudiest, the most violent, the lon
June 20 · 59 sec
Trailer - Broadway is My Beat - Ep. 69
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! Madison zaps into the shoes of Danny Clover to walk the Great White Way as a homicide detective. She’s immediately met with an ominous phone call from a wife pleading for help that her husband has forced her into a suicide pact. With Danny Clover’s voice echoing in her head, Madison will have to pound the pavement to find the couple she only knows as “The Coreys.” Betrayal, greed, and some of the best noir monologues old time radio has to offer, join us on the gaudies
June 15 · 8 min
Bonus Feature - The History of Subways - "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century"
Madison's Mad Facts Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in June 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 56, "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century." Buck and his team chase the villain Killer Kane into the Philadelphia subway tunnels of the 20th Century. Learn about the history of this vital mass transit system! Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jere
June 10 · 29 min
Bonus Feature! Madison on the Air Presents: Anticrastination
Anticrastination is a comedy audio drama that follows a pair of people trying to reinvent themselves as they make a podcast (called “Anticrastination”) about reaching goals and getting organized—when things go horribly and hilariously wrong. Kip is a former radio newsman desperate to restart his career before it’s too late. Free spirit DeeDee is trying to find a purpose for herself after years of seeking. They are joined by their inflexible sound engineer, Magnus, who feels like he’s wasting his
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June 1 · 44 min
Ep. 68 - The Day the Earth Stood Still - Lux Radio Theater
There is an ever-present question that has puzzled and intrigued our world for centuries. Is there life on any of the other planets? Madison will answer this question as she steps in for the spaceman, Klaatu, visiting Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. Join us for this adaptation of the Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the absolute sci-fi classic, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Is the spacewoman dangerous? Will science prevail over military might? Can a young boy and his mother show Madiso
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May 20 · 1 min
Trailer - The Day the Earth Stood Still - Ep. 68
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! There is an ever-present question that has puzzled and intrigued our world for centuries. Is there life on any of the other planets? Madison will answer this question as she steps in for the spaceman, Klaatu, visiting Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. Join us for this adaptation of the Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the absolute sci-fi classic, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Is the spacewoman dangerous? Will science prevail over military might? Can a young bo
May 15 · 9 min
Bonus Feature - Chloroform: Myths & Facts - "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
Madison's Mad Facts What a knock out! Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in May 2025 as a bonus feature to episode 55, our 5th Sherlock Holmes Adventure, Madison dives into the myths and facts of chloroform (the fiction writers got it wrong!) Get the NEW Madison's Mad Facts by joining our Patreon (only $5 a month!) https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir CREDITS: Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje
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May 10 · 41 min
Bonus Feature - Madison on the Air presents: Stars of the Golden Age - Basil Rathbone
Madison has teamed up with Erin Carlson and her podcast "Stars of the Golden Age." Erin has done a deep dive into the career of our favorite Sherlock, Basil Rathbone! "Stars of the Golden Age" gives you an in-depth look into the lives of Cary Grant, Vivien Leigh, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, and many more. Learn things you may have never heard before about these iconic stars as you are taken on the journey through their lives on screen and off. Find more episodes of "Stars of the
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May 1 · 39 min
Ep. 67 - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - "The Eyes of Harry Bartell"
May is upon us, which means time for another Sherlock Holmes adventure. But where is Harry “Sponsor Dude” Bartell? Madison finds herself searching the opium dens of 1800’s London, where she discovers Sherlock is also hunting for someone. All roads lead to Baker Street. It’s an adventure full of opium dens, disguises, bat guano and murder! For those who enjoy listening to the original OTR episode, the title we adapted is: “The Eyes of Mr. Leyton” (It’s not the “The Man with the Twisted Lip” but
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April 20 · 1 min
Trailer - The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Ep. 67
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! May is upon us, which means time for another Sherlock Holmes adventure. But where is Harry “Sponsor Dude” Bartell? Madison finds herself searching the opium dens of 1800’s London, where she discovers Sherlock is also hunting for someone. All roads lead to Baker Street. It’s an adventure full of opium dens, disguises, bat guano and murder! Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/

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