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Tom Konkle

Award-losing full cast audio stories and characters you’ll probably forget. Comedies and a few dramas that wandered in by accident. 

An Audio Show of Questionable Distinction is a multigenre anthology podcast of original stories. Real actors and scripts no A.I. The full cast audio fiction original audio shows run from serious genre entries to silly absurd comedies.

In the An Audio Show of Questionable Distinction podcast, you can experience a 10 episode (very silly) new version of the 'Flash Gordon' radio serials in season one to serious self-contained original takes on “Dracula” and “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea” in exciting new adaptations in season two. Season two has original and parody stand alone episodes including "Scrooge: The Festivus Incident," "The Hairy-Handed Hitchhiker," "Sorry Wrong Number 2023, "Sherlock Holmes Case of the Exploding Christmas Puddings.” The seasons are written by Tom Konkle with some episodes written with Kurtis Bedford. 

The narratives come to life through the talented cast of voice actors featuring star power like Vernon Wells, Tom Konkle, Stephanie Stearns Dulli, David Beeler, Kurtis Bedford, Bob Clendenin, Jill Maglione, Gino C. Vianelli, Tanya Johnson, Rhiannon McAfee, Zander Schaus, Paul Eiding, Theresa Ireland, Pete Lutz, Larry Groebe, and Jack Ward. We call them collectively the Mindstream Players and their stellar acting brings the stories to life. 

Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford.
Directed and edited by Tom Konkle.
On X at @mindstreamaudio

 An Audio Show of Questionable Distinction is a labor of love that showcases the expertise and creativity of its production team. The episodes are enhanced with immersive sound effects and mix by Tom Konkle and On some episodes also Vince Colavitti, adding depth and dimension to the storytelling. In addition to the stellar performances and production, the podcast sometimes features original music by Tom Konkle or Bryan Arata and even public domain sources. Supported by The Bureau of Audio Nonsense and no longer called Radio Reborn -

Mindstream: Radio Reborn

Comedy - Faux-cumentary Podcast episode from Radio that explores the baffling, invisible world of certain radio genres. Through interviews with delusional producers, haunted technicians, and emotionally unstable tap soloists, this satirical audio documentary uncovers the lost legacy of those who danced for the ears… and sometimes against common sense. The Radio Dance Teams is a tribute to the forgotten, the footlighted, and the deeply confused. Written, Edited, and Directed by Tom Konkle 

Cast (in alphabetical order):

Kurtis Bedford • as Clarence Klomper / Bobby “Big Breath” Mulligan / Big Tony Radio Announcer 3
David Beeler • as Foxtrot Radio Announcer 2 / Neville Spon
Jude Gerard Prest • as Big Tony Two Feet / Radio Critic
Tom Konkle • as 
Cecil Periwinkle • / Various Radio Announcers / Ventriloquist and Dummy / Disenchanted Dancer
Les Marsden • as Trev Coddlington
Jill Manglione • as Doris Mabel “Mabby” Smoot-Haversham / Midge / Mabel Dobbins / Chesty
Pete Lutz • as Intro Announcer / Edgar
Zander Schaus • as Skip McDaniel
Stephanie Stearns Dulli • as Glenda / Dorothy “Dotty” Sweeney / Myrtle Finkelbaum
Gino C. Vianelli • as Lorne Cagney / Sid Gersback

Music, sound sound effects editing and post sound by Tom Konkle 

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The Radio Dance Teams: Tapping Into History.

Dive Into Adventure! Tom Konkle Talks 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea with Tanya Johnson | Radio Reborn 🎙️ In an interview, filmmaker and audio drama creator Tom Konkle sits down with Tanya Johnson to discuss his latest production—an immersive audio fiction adaptation of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea! Available now as a thrilling episode of the Radio Reborn podcast, this production brings Verne’s classic tale to life like never before, featuring none other than legendary actor Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2, Commando, Weird Science) in a standout role. 

⚓ What to Expect in This Interview: 🔹 Behind-the-scenes stories on adapting this sci-fi classic for audio 🔹 How the Radio Reborn team crafted the immersive soundscape 🔹 How Tom had Vernon Wells’ bringing his character to life 🔹 Why audio fiction is making a major comeback 

📢 LISTEN NOW: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is streaming on all major podcast platforms—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more! Click here https://linktr.ee/mindstream_players 

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Behind the scenes on 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

Comedy Sketch - A man enters the Economy Bookstore to complain about a book he just purchased. Written by Tom Konkle. Performed by David Beeler as the shopkeeper and Tom Konkle as the customer

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Economy Bookstore Problem

Live Science Fiction Drama - In “A Logic Named Joe,” set in a not-so-distant future, homes across the world boast “Logics”—desk-sized computers that answer questions, provide entertainment, and connect to a vast information network. Our protagonist, Frank “Ducky” Gallegher, is a Logic repairman who discovers that one particular Logic—nicknamed “Joe”—has developed an alarming new capability: it can offer uncensored and dangerous answers to any question, from how to commit the perfect crime to where to find a missing person. As people begin using Joe’s knowledge for questionable purposes, chaos ensues. Ducky realizes it’s up to him to pull the plug on Joe and save society from its own appetite for information at any cost.

Historical Context

Source Material 1. : “A Logic Named Joe” was originally a short story written by Murray Leinster (pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins). First published in the March 1946 issue of 
Astounding Science Fiction 2. , it was notably prescient about future technology.
Radio Adaptation 3. : The story was adapted for the NBC radio series 
Dimension X 4. and broadcast on July 1, 1950. 
Dimension X 5. specialized in adapting science fiction tales from leading authors like Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, and Murray Leinster.
Technological Foresight 6. : Leinster’s story eerily anticipated the concept of a globally networked computer system—essentially a prototype of the internet. The “Logics” in the story not only communicate and store data, but also pull information from other Logics, mirroring what we now recognize as online search engines and interconnected servers.

Trivia & Interesting Facts

Ahead of Its Time 1. : “A Logic Named Joe” predicted challenges of overreliance on technology—from privacy invasion to the ethical dilemmas of unfiltered information—decades before household computers even existed.
Title Variations 2. : In some reprints, the short story appeared as “The Loophole,” but the radio adaptations generally retained the more memorable title, “A Logic Named Joe.”
Dimension X Legacy 3. : Running from 1950 to 1951, 
Dimension X 4. was one of the first radio series dedicated solely to serious (and sometimes not-so-serious) science fiction, paving the way for later shows like 
X Minus One 5. .
Live Performance Appeal 6. : Modern reenactments of vintage radio plays often include period-accurate Foley sound effects—like the clacking of typewriter keys for the Logic’s output or mechanical hums—to recreate the immersive experience that listeners enjoyed in the pre-television era.

Starring Kate Enggren, Kurtis Bedford, Karah Britton, Jude Gerard Prest, Pete Handelman, Theresa Ireland, Tom Konkle, Bob Clendenin, Gino C. Vianelli, Michael Neill and Gabe Sunday. Music by Bryan Arata. Directed by Tom Konkle. Produced by Kurtis Bedford and Tom Konkle.

Radio has been called the theater of the mind. 

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Dimension X A Logic Named Joe Re-creation

Drama Science Fiction - Prepare to plunge into a reimagined, atmospheric adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, crafted in the brooding style with cinematic flair. This is not just a journey beneath the waves—it’s a descent into the human soul. Starring Vernon Wells, Paul Eiding, Tom Konkle and David Beeler. Directed by Tom Konkle.

Join Professor Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and the brash harpooner Ned Land as they are swept aboard the enigmatic Nautilus, a submarine unlike any other, captained by the brilliant yet tormented Captain Nemo. Trapped within its iron confines, they are drawn into Nemo’s obsessive quest for freedom from a corrupt world above—a quest that spirals into vengeance, tragedy, and a confrontation with the unfathomable power of the sea.

From breathtaking wonders of the deep to the haunting isolation of the abyss, this adaptation explores themes of freedom, captivity, and the price of defiance. With relentless action, vivid characters, and a chilling climax in the heart of a raging maelstrom, this is a journey that will leave you questioning: can we ever escape the weight of our own choices?"

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Tom Konkle, bidding you goodnight from the shadowy corridors of the mind, where stories are told and dreams are shaped into the sounds you’ve just heard. Tonight’s production has been a humble offering An Audio Podcast of Questionable Distinction —our attempt to bring you the extraordinary, the macabre, the moving, and the marvelous.

I wanted to do an adaption of this Jules Verne classic but honor it by having a new take on it as a moody, introspective fever dream. Audio fiction leads itself to such things and so I began this tale.

But of course, no such endeavor is truly the work of one man. For tonight’s voyage into the theater of the mind, I owe my deepest thanks to my dear and talented friends: Vernon Wells as Nemo, Tom Konkle as Professor Aronnax, David Beeler as Ned, Paul Eiding as Conseil, with Pete Lutz, Larry Groebe, Kurtis Bedford Jack Ward, and my own son, Sean Konkle. Their voices have lent life to the characters that moved and breathed within this little world we built together.

As always, the writing adaption, the music, the editing, and the direction—such as it is—are mine. A pleasure, as ever, to weave the tale. But the magic is yours, dear listeners. You make these stories live, simply by hearing them.

And so, until next time, we leave you here—between the ticking seconds, the fading echoes, and the whisper of dreams yet untold. 

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea starring Vernon Wells as Captain Nemo

Live Drama - H.P. Lovecraft’s The Rats in the Walls is one of his most acclaimed and chilling tales, first published in 1924 in Weird Tales magazine. The story follows Delapore, an American who moves to England to restore his ancestral estate, Exham Priory, a medieval mansion that has fallen into disrepair. As Delapore settles in, he begins hearing disturbing sounds—the incessant scurrying of rats behind the walls. Driven by these noises, he uncovers a horrifying secret about his family’s dark history and the ancient, malevolent forces lurking beneath the mansion.

The story is celebrated for its Gothic atmosphere and slow-building horror, expertly blending psychological dread with supernatural elements. Lovecraft uses themes of inherited guilt and the concept of ancient evil to explore how the past haunts the present. 

DELAPORE - Pete Handelman, NORRYS - Tom Konkle, MR BAKER - Kurtis Bedford, MRS BAKER - Jill Maglione, ANNOUNCER - Kurtis Bedford, ALICE - Jill Maglione,
JOAN - Mary Ayres. Directed by Tom Konkle. Adapted by John Strysik. Live sound effects by Kurtis Bedford and John Strysik.

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H.P. Lovecraft's The Rats In The Walls Live Performance

Live Drama - Orson Welles’ radio portrayal of The Shadow, particularly in the episode titled The Three Ghosts, is a standout in classic radio drama. Originally aired on October 31, 1937, this Halloween episode follows the mysterious vigilante, The Shadow (alias Lamont Cranston, played by Welles), as he investigates a series of eerie events involving three supposedly vengeful ghosts haunting an old mansion.

In the story, The Shadow uncovers that the “hauntings” are part of a sinister plot by a group of criminals using superstition and fear to cover up their illegal activities. Using his iconic powers of invisibility and his “clouding men’s minds,” The Shadow reveals the truth and brings the villains to justice.

Lamont Cranston / The Shadow – Tom Konkle
Margo Lane – Jill Maglione
Professor Snead / 1940s Announcer – Pete Handelman
Spike Collins / Newspaper Man / Mr. Barclay /Officer – Kurtis Bedford
Caroline Snead / Miss White / – Maray Ayres
Commissioner Weston - John Strysik
Mr. Wilson - No one...
Adapted and Directed by Tom Konkle Sound effects live by Kurtis Bedford and John Strysik. Music by Bryan Arata.
Performed live at The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles

 October 31, 1937 The Shadow episode was originally performed by 

 • Orson Welles as 
The Shadow (Lamont Cranston) • Agnes Moorehead as 
Margot Lane
A recently married woman is brought to madness while living in her husband's creepy manor. He is really a crook who has altered her Last Will and Testament for his benefit and is now trying to scare the new bride to death.

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Live performance of The Shadow The Three Ghosts

"The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash Gordon" is a 10-episode comedy science fiction series produced by the Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford. This series on An Audio Podcast of Questionable Distinction offers a humorous take on the classic "Flash Gordon" radio serials, blending absurd comedy with science fiction elements. The narrative follows Flash Gordon, portrayed by Tom Konkle, as he navigates encounters with Hawkmen, Bluemen, and a peculiar queen, all while satirizing the original 1930s radio adventures. 

 The series is available on multiple podcast platforms: 

Apple Podcasts: Radio Reborn

Spotify: Radio Reborn

Amazon Music: Radio Reborn

iHeartRadio: Radio Reborn

TuneIn: The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash Gordon

Podcast Addict: The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash

Podchaser: The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash

Buzzsprout: Radio Reborn

Player FM: Mindstream Radio Reborn

Audible: Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash Gordon

 Listeners can enjoy this series on their preferred podcast platform and on YouTube.

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Trailer for The Reasonably Amazing Adventures of Flash Gordon Series

Drama Live - Tom Konkle is The Shadow in an episode starring Kurtis Bedford, Karah Britton, Jude Gerard Prest Pete Handelman, Matt Fowler, Theresa Ireland, Bob Clendenin, Gino Vianelli, Cassidy Brown, Music by Bryan Arata, Directed and edited by Tom Konkle. Produced by Kurtis Bedford and Tom Konkle

Radio has been called the theater of the mind. This is a new way to experience radio theater using streaming technology to listen to a recording of a live performance of classic and current original fiction audio productions. #audioplay #podcast #audiofiction

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The Shadow Murders In Wax LIVE on ZOOM

Comedy - Final episode! Dr. Zarkov—previously turned into a human popsicle—finally thaws out, only mildly annoyed by the persistent pins and needles in his extremities. He and Dale promptly decide that making a quiet, dignified exit from Azura’s palace is absolutely out of the question. After all, where’s the fun in that?

Armed once more with their trusty meat-roasting electrodes (surely the greatest upgrade to any action-packed arsenal), they storm Azura’s throne room and demand she vacate the premises—or at least hand over the fancy crown. In the midst of thunderous zaps and a flurry of singed drapery, they manage to corner Flash and gently suggest that he might be under the influence of a mind-scrambling substance.

In a neat bit of role reversal, the insidious, memory-altering wine is duly administered to Azura herself, leaving her as befuddled as Flash had been. Our heroes, presumably quite pleased with themselves, gather their wits (what few remain) and prepare to ride off into the cosmic sunset.

Will there be celebratory toasts, awkward small talk about iced beverages, and a collective sigh of relief that Flash has finally regained his faculties? Possibly—after all, it’s not every day you dethrone an intergalactic queen with a meat thermometer and some well-aimed static electricity. And thus concludes another thoroughly Reasonably Amazing adventure! Directed and edited by Tom Konkle. Written and Produced by Tom Konkle and Kurtis Bedford. Starring Tom Konkle as Flash Gordon and Hawkman, Stephanie Stearns Dulli as Dale Arden, Kurtis Bedford as Announcer 1 and Ming, Gino C. Vianelli as Thune and David Beeler as Dr. Zarkov. 

Music various in the public domain 1934.
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