{"podcast":{"title":"Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show","slug":"shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267","podcast_index_feed_id":6688267,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed2847c0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39688400/39688400-1700535976370-337a553311e77.jpg","author":"Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show","episode_count":89,"summary":"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, and all around the world. Come with us on your next adventure and hold on tight for this thrilling ride!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T00:17:05.273075+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267"},"episode":{"title":"Life With Elara - “The Wreath of Khan!”","slug":"life-with-elara-the-wreath-of-khan","published_at":"2025-12-16T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267/life-with-elara-the-wreath-of-khan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shortwavekitschradioshow/episodes/Life-With-Elara---The-Wreath-of-Khan-e3ceeue","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed2847c0/podcast/play/112720270/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-29%2F415178635-44100-2-ba519da7ae524.m4a","summary":"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. This episode whisks you into the festive chaos of the town’s Christmas pageant, where Elara’s otherworldly perspective brings both laughter and unexpected challenges. As she strives to infuse the celebration with genuine holiday magic, Elara’s efforts lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and touching moments that test the bonds of love, community, and belonging. With Dean by her side, the couple’s journey is a testament to the joy of embracing differences and finding wonder in the everyday. Will Elara’s cosmic touch make this the most unforgettable Christmas pageant the town has ever seen? Tune in to find out! \"Dr. Clutterbuck's Satin Stems Commercial” CAST: TIFFANY PARKER-COPELAND - LOIS LUCIANA MARCIAL - RUBY DAVID ENGELHART - JOHN LIFE WITH ELARA CAST: LUCIANA MARCIAL - ELARA NEWTON DAVID ENGELAHRT - DEAN NEWTON TIFFANY PARKER-COPELAND - MARTHA MACARTHUR ANDY LIVENGOOD - CRAIG MACARTHUR MAKENNA BRYANT - DORIS WINTERS BRANDON L. JOYNER - PHIL LORD Song: \"Hot Cocoa, Sweet Kisses\" Sung by Brandon L. Joyner Music by Pedro Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner Song: “Until Next Time” Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. Toro Lyrics by Brandon L. Joyner “Life With Elara Theme” by Frank Duvall Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna Norwood Narrated by David Joyner Sound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke Rash Production Team: Producers: Maddie Casto-Koe…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2068,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267/episodes/life-with-elara-the-wreath-of-khan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shortwave-kitsch-radio-show-6688267/life-with-elara-the-wreath-of-khan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}