{"podcast":{"title":"Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox","slug":"classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529","podcast_index_feed_id":4652529,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5330858/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://classicradio.stream","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9fd366f651ecb5cdfaa7f416f28c46f9.jpg","author":"Wyatt Cox","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T14:21:42.684248+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529"},"episode":{"title":"Classic Radio 04-17-26 - Bulletts or Ballots, The Whiskey Drummer, and Prunella's Fella","slug":"classic-radio-04-17-26-bulletts-or-ballots-the-whiskey-drummer-and-prunella-s-fella","published_at":"2026-04-17T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529/classic-radio-04-17-26-bulletts-or-ballots-the-whiskey-drummer-and-prunella-s-fella","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/classic-radio-04-17-26-bulletts-or-ballots-the-whiskey-drummer-and-prunella-s-fella--71145070","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71145070/classic_radio_04_17_26_bulletts_or_ballots_the_whiskey_drummer_and_prunella_s_fella.mp3","summary":"A curated journey through Golden Age radio featuring crime noir, western drama, and classic comedy. This episode presents vintage broadcasts from the Lux Radio Theater, Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, and Fibber McGee and Molly.","meta_description":"Explore vintage radio history with a collection of classic dramas including Bullets or Ballots, Gunsmoke, and the comedy of Fibber McGee and Molly.","key_points":["Main idea: A retrospective look at iconic radio programming from the 1930s through the 1960s","Main idea: The Lux Radio Theater adaptation of 'Bullets or Ballots' features heavyweights Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart","Main idea: Western archetypes are explored through the lens of Marshal Matt Dillon and the mercenary Paladin","Practical takeaway: Listeners can experience the original atmosphere of mid-century American broadcasting","Failure mode: Avoid confusing these historical radio adaptations with their later television counterparts"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Historical Context","summary":"A brief look at significant events from April 17th throughout history, including the signing of Columbus's contract and the arrest of Mary Surratt."},{"start_ms":800000,"title":"Lux Radio Theater: Bullets or Ballots","summary":"A high-stakes crime drama starring Edward G. Robinson as a detective infiltrating a criminal gang."},{"start_ms":4660000,"title":"Gunsmoke: What the Whiskey Drummer Said","summary":"Marshal Matt Dillon faces a conspiracy in Dodge City when a plot against his life is revealed."},{"start_ms":7330000,"title":"Have Gun Will Travel: Prunella's Fella","summary":"Paladin is hired to find a silver-rich valley, only to encounter an unexpected shotgun bride."},{"start_ms":7970000,"title":"Fibber McGee and Molly: An Old Letter","summary":"A nostalgic look at a 1935 audition offer and a tribute to the long-running comedy duo."}],"topics":["Golden Age Radio","Film Noir","Western Drama","Radio Comedy","Edward G. Robinson","Gunsmoke","Lux Radio Theater","Vintage Broadcasting"],"duration_seconds":8614,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529/episodes/classic-radio-04-17-26-bulletts-or-ballots-the-whiskey-drummer-and-prunella-s-fella/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529/classic-radio-04-17-26-bulletts-or-ballots-the-whiskey-drummer-and-prunella-s-fella.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}