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, a ...
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All things of bad taste...yummy
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an anti-nostalgia podcast about the indie music of the 00’s, the influential music website Pitchfork Media, and growing up as a child of the internet. co-hosted by writer/musicians Max Cohen (@lastyears_model) and Liz Ryerson (@ellaguro)
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Einen schlechten Liebesroman schreiben? Rollenklisches festigen und die Highlands so schlecht beschreiben, dass es auch die Alpen sein könnten? Das kann ich doch auch. Und ich lese euch sogar meinen schlechten Liebesroman auch noch schlecht vor.
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Lesben hatten alle noch nicht den richtigen Mann und werden bei einem echten Schwanz ganz bestimmt hetero, denn die haben ja eh keinen „richtigen Sex“. Blödsinn?! Absolut! Mit diesem und weiteren Klischees rund um lesbischen Sex räumen die beiden Provinz-Großstädterinnen ein für alle Mal auf. Offen, unverblümt und direkt wird auf den Tisch gepackt, was schon lange Mal gesagt werden muss: Lesben haben wilden, hemmungslosen und geilen Sex und das Letzte, was dabei fehlt, ist ein „richtiger Ker ...
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Jean-Pierre Foucault nous raconte l'histoire de 40 chansons légères que l'on déguste comme de la barbe à papa, le sourire aux lèvres. On a tous dans le cour, une chanson Kitsch oubliée qui n e demande qu'à faire resurgir nos souvenirs. Rendez-vous sur l'application Radio France pour découvrir tous les autres épisodes.
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Hosted by Cherelle, the Founder of award winning, family friendly, black British greeting cards and stationery brand - KitsCH Noir. Cherelle chats about the tasks & tips which help her to stay positive, confident and organised throughout the year. Her number one tip is to start your day with 'I am' Affirmations! Cherelle has created this monthly affirmations podcast for you to play and resonate with every morning. Each episode runs alongside the brand's very own best selling affirmations Dia ...
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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 plane crash-lands far from their destination, the duo …
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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 multiple challenges, including cerebral palsy, John's resi…
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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 America with her loving, down-to-earth husband, Dean. …
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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 Tinseltown’s strangest haunts to unravel the mystery b…
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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 is left to navigate an empty precinct, a skeptical roo…
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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 tangled affairs of the wealthy Lark family after Arabell…
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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 stranger, Cane Wilder, collapses at their doorstep. As Cane r…
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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 hitched her wagon to Dean, a fine human gent, and toget…
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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 this time, they stumble upon Tilly Twink, an enchanti…
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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 the root source of the poisoned river. Will they be ab…
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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 circumstances, reaches out with a troubling discovery - secret…
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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 Scratchin’ Post, but life takes an unexpected turn when Lucky…
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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 Dr. Clutterbuck! This swell compilation from Shortwav…
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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 partner he never asked for—Vera Cumming, sharp as a …
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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, navigates a web of deception and danger. As the Third Reich'…
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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 break into Hollywood. As the duo brainstorms ways to…
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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 discover that the town is under the oppressive grip of a …
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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 finds herself entangled in a scandal involving poisoned …
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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 distress, revealing the tragic loss of her father and the i…
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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 in his luxurious penthouse, Jack is reluctantly part…
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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 searches for his missing ward, Jonas, he encounters a myst…
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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 Santa Monica Beach. Recognizing her star potential, …
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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 fierce battle for justice. When unexpected dangers threa…
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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 of colorful characters, including a resentful critic,…
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SEASON 7 EPISODE 1 Shortwave Kitsch A Hog Killin’ Time - “Gulches Gone Wild” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In the bustling, dusty town of Giddy-Up Gulch, where the Wild West meets wild nights, Prudence Beaumont and Lucky Allman find themselves at the center of a chaotic mystery. After a raucous night of poker, dancing, and brawling at The …
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 6, Episode 6 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “New Kid-nappers on the Block?” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: When Detective Jack Finger, a disgraced former FBI agent turned beat cop, teams up with the sharp but empathetic Detective Camille Ball, sparks fly as their clashing personalities collide. Tasked with rescuing t…
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SEASON 6 EPISODE 5 Shortwave Kitsch Extra Intelligence - “Anti-Fascist Techniques Roadshow!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this thrilling episode of Extra Intelligence, join alien spy Castor Lovis and his quick-witted sidekick Jonas Graf as they plot an audacious mission to take down a Nazi convoy loaded with deadly munitions. With dang…
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SEASON 6 Christmas Special Shortwave Kitsch SWK Christmas Special Synopsis: In this festive episode, experience the enchanting voice of John Joyner, an integral member of our cast, as he spreads holiday cheer with a heartfelt rendition of "Away In a Manger." Despite facing multiple challenges, including cerebral palsy, John's resilience and talent …
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 6, Episode 4 Hollywood Hunters - “Christmas with the Kramps!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this festive episode of Hollywood Hunters, talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball are thrown into a whirlwind of holiday chaos when they receive a mysterious telegram from the notorious Krampus. Eager to help this misunder…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 6, Episode 3 Call the Lady Physician - Too Young to Feel This Darn Cold! Written by Brandon L. Joyner In this thrilling holiday-themed episode of Call the Lady Physician, Cliff Ryder and "not Elise" find themselves crash-landed in the frozen tundra of Lapland, only to stumble upon a team of treasure hunters and a centuries-o…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 6, Episode 2 To Whom It May Concern… - “It’s My Communist Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of "To Whom It May Concern", Adriana Agony, the beloved problem-solver and letter columnist, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving blackmail, political schemes, and a dash…
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Shortwave KitschSEASON 6 EPISODE 1A Hog Killin’ Time - “Love is a Cattlefield!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this thrilling episode of "A Hog Killin' Time," the vibrant community of Giddy-Up Gulch is electrified by a fierce battle of the sexes at the rodeo, where love and rivalry collide! Married couples find themselves at odds, with P…
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#23 - Why Can't We Ever Win? (The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat)
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2:38:48Kitschfork is back and in full form in yet another classic episode! this time it's to talk about one of the important cult indie bands of the 2000's and the Pitchfork 9.6 that caused a great stir in the world of indie music in 2004 - it's Blueberry Boat by The Fiery Furnaces, of course. Max and Liz unpack why The Fiery Furnaces were indeed an essen…
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SEASON 5, EPISODE 6 Shortwave Kitsch Call the Lady Physician - Crop Dusting For Fun and Profit! Written by Brandon L. Joyner In this thrilling episode of "Call the Lady Physician," Cliff Ryder and Elise Banks embark on a high-flying adventure over the Mediterranean, only to crash-land amidst a mysterious agricultural disaster in Cyprus. As tensions…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 5, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - “Clair de Lunatic!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In the latest episode of "Hollywood Hunters," Patty Odd and Jesse Ball are thrust into a dizzying whirlwind of glitz when the enigmatic Lavinia Wilder—a stunning starlet with a hidden agenda—seeks their help to land a coveted film rol…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 5, Episode 4 To Whom It May Concern… - “Don’t Judge a Book by It’s Killer!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Full Synopsis: In this captivating episode of "To Whom It May Concern," Aunt Agony, a renowned detective, is summoned to unravel the mystery of a stolen literary treasure from the enigmatic Quill and Quorum Society, led b…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 5, Episode 3 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “The Blacker the Decker the Sweeter the Justice!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity, disgraced FBI agent Jack Finger partners with sharp-witted Detective Jody Naylor to protect the priceless Eternal Flame diamond at a high-societ…
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#22 - Under a Anvil Tree (Fog - Ether Teeth)
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2:27:00Max and Liz finally return for their first full episode recording in over a year. they catch up about Pitchfork layoffs, dead music websites of old, the sorry state of culture criticism in general... and the recent death of a very important musical figure. they then turn to talk about one of 2000's indie's great "What If's", Minneapolis-based Andre…
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SEASON 5 EPISODE 2 Shortwave Kitsch Extra Intelligence - “Close Encounters of the Captured Kind!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Toby Molina and Jonas Graf try to locate the missing Jovian triple spy, Castor Lovis, all while attempting to carry out their mission against the Nazis. Will the chase down the rabbit hole prove to be successful o…
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SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 Shortwave Kitsch A Hog Killin’ Time - “With Steaks at Stake!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this action-packed episode of "A Hog Killin' Time," Prudence Beaumont and Lucky Allman team up with a mysterious figure from Pru's past, Felicity "Flick" Harrison. She and her gang of gals ride into town seeking help against th…
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#21 - The Flan in the Face (Radiohead - Hail to the Thief)
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2:51:02in the second of two previously unreleased episodes recorded in mid-2023, Max and Liz finally talk about Radiohead via perhaps their hardest album to pin down, 2003's Hail to the Thief. new kitschfork will be coming soon! liz's bandcamp: https://ellaguro.bandcamp.com/ and soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ella-guro…
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SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 Shortwave Kitsch Call the Lady Physician - “You Dim Sum, You Lose Some” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Dr. Elise Banks and Cliff Ryder find themselves deep in the heart of danger, navigating through Singapore's shadowy underworld to rescue Lady Isabella Kensington from the clutches of the enigmatic Crimson Dragon. With Mei Yun Wong…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 4, Episode 5 Hollywood Hunters - “Myth-ter Smith Goes to Hollywood!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Ever wonder how a Cyclops could land a role in a Hollywood epic? Talent agents Patty Odd and Jesse Ball from Odd/Ball Talent are on a quirky quest to find the perfect one-eyed star. Their search leads them to Samson Cr…
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#20 - The Children Huddled And Devoured (Animal Collective - Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They've Vanished)
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2:18:57KITSCHFORK IS BACK!!! ...sort of? in this previously un-posted episode from mid 2023, Liz and Max chatter about some Guided By Voices lore before getting into an incredibly crucial pillar of 2000's Pitchfork indie music: Animal Collective. and more specifically: their classic but still somewhat lesser-known 2000 debut (sort of - it was originally c…
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To Whom It May Concern...- “Keep Your Friends Close and Your Miseries Closer!"Shortwave Kitsch: Season 4, Episode 4 Written by Brandon L. Joyner Full Synopsis: When Adriana Agony arrives at the grand manor of Lady Eleanor Fitzroy-Smythe, she's immediately drawn into a world of opulence and intrigue. Tasked with uncovering the source of the menacing…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 4, Episode 3 Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Beat Me Daddy, Hate to the Bar!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: In this episode of “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity,” Jack Finger teams up with Detective Nancy Johnson, a new partner determined to prove herself. Their assignment together leads them to a jazz club plagued by m…
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Shortwave Kitsch Season 4, Episode 2 Extra Intelligence - “Four of a Kind-er” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Castor Lovis navigates his triple life as an alien from Jupiter, an American, and a spy against the Nazis. Along the way, he befriends Ernst Schneider, a man with a peculiar fascination for antique clocks, sparking both curiosity and…
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SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 Shortwave Kitsch A Hog Killin’ Time - “How to Train Your Wagon!” Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Giddy-Up Gulch teeters on the brink when reformed outlaw Lucky Allman and the townsfolk uncover a plot by the infamous Gingham Gang to rob the incoming train. The heart-pounding showdown on the tracks is filled with daring mane…
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