The Overnightscape Underground

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2:20:54 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: New cassette player, dosa, changing company names, new Flea Devil minimum score rule, Cruel solitaire, Lumines Arise, Zaccaria Pinball, The Wool Gathering Omnibus, solar flares, hemp ban, Couch Galleon Thoughtwave, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon, I was on The Pep Talk podcast again, auroras, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:40:12)… CBS Network – The American Girls (Promo, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Banana Bread by Zebra Mussel [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Nintendo Gamecube – 4Z Boot [collection], I Like You, Lil, For Fair by Billy Murray (1903) [Archive.org, public domain], Beublin Alternate 09 – “Horace Doom” [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Horace Batchelor – Keynsham thats K-E-Y-N-S-H-A-M ! [YouTube], Iridium Elements by Xaviant Haze [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Metroid Birth by Xaviant Haze [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Burger Chef – “The Mariner” (Commercial, 1977) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Mazenweed 1 [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Beublin 20 – The Royal Mall (Season Four – 2000) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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10:20:40 – The Wool Gathering returns!!

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THE FUSEBOX INTERVIEW : Napoleon Murphy Brock and Nick Chargin : 01:06:18

Join us for a delightful interview with Napoleon Murphy Brock, Frank Zappa’s frontman during the 1973 -75 years. Arguably, one the most beloved bands non the Zappa universe. He’s featured on albums like “Over-nite Sensation”, “One Size Fits All”, “Bongo Fury”  and “Roxy and Elsewhere”

Joining Napoleon is bandleader of the truly wondrous 14 piece Zappa tribute ensemble, “The Stinkfoot Orchestra” Nick Chargin who talks about the origins of this band and how he and Napoleon got together in the first place.

Thanks to the power of 10 to our guests Napoleon Murphy Brock and Nick Chargin.  Check out “The Stinkfoot Orchestra” on tour now!

The “Fusebox Interview” is a spin-off series of “The Fusebox Show”  and is produced by Marc Rose, Milt Kanes, and Jeff Pollard

Music and Post Production by Marc Rose, and Fuse.

Fusebox Interview cover art by POLLARDdesign.

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Released November 12, 2025

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3:43:06 – Dave in Kentucky is joined by a man called Q (at 4:34), Eddie Murray (at 1:06:32), Chad Bowers (at 1:42:16), Mike Boody (at 2:50:03) and Frank Edward Nora (at 3:09:34) for a magnum opus about anniversaries, birthdays and holidays, in no particular order.

Next month’s topics: The Annoying, the Amusing & the Amazing. Record about one, two or all three of these and send audio files or links to DaveKY at mail.com by 6pm Central Time on December 10, 2025.

Show art: Automat (1927) by Edward Hopper (1882-1967) depicts a sneaky time traveler listening to the Overnightscape Central in an automat while cleverly concealing her air buds with her hat brim.

Opening theme: “It’s Central Time Again” (2024) by Dave in Kentucky and Suno.ai (v3.5). Episode theme: “Oh! Happy Anniversary” (2025) by Dave in Kentucky and Suno.ai (v5). Dave’s Segment Theme: “Tippi and Shelley” (2025) by Dave in Kentucky and Suno.ai (v5). Closing theme: “Noise Rebellion” (2024) by Eddie Murray and Suno.ai (v3).

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International license. Attribution: by Dave in Kentucky & Guests.

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3:55:52 – Welcome, hosts and listeners of The Onsug radio universe, to come and join a freeform chat in video, which will be released in audio. The Exit Ramp continues for another amazing group show.

Host Frank from The Overnightscape is joined by Jefferson from Philadelphia, Michael Feir from Canada, Simon from Nevada, Jan Erik from Norway, Peter Litkey from The Three Weasels, Bob LeMent from Morning Commute, Ann from Suffern, NY, Mike Boody from The Midnight Citizen, Doc Sleaze from his various shows, and Joe Gipson from Comicversal.

Zoom AI quick recap: The group discussed various entertainment and cultural topics, including new attractions, movies, TV shows, and books, while sharing personal experiences and opinions. They explored technological developments, including AI and its impact on creativity and education, as well as societal changes related to disabilities and media consumption habits. The conversation concluded with discussions about political figures, media influence, and the future of entertainment, including the role of AI in storytelling and maintaining canonicity in superhero universes.

Zoom AI summary topics: Netflix House and Eataly Cafe, Early Game Development and Theories, U.S. Global Image and Strategy, Personal Stories and Comedy Projects, Podcasting Trends and Travel Experiences, Pynchon’s Adaptations and Accessibility, Breathless: Film Influence and Tragedy, Art, Ethics, and Cultural Legacy, Art and Artists: Separation and Controversy, Television’s Evolution and Cultural Impact, Evolution of Attitudes and Technology, AI’s Impact on Digital Literacy, AI Frustrations and Archive Plans, Political Falls and Cultural Insights.

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora & Guests – more info at onsug.com

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2:00:12 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: 33? Revolutions per Monkee, Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll, new T-shirts, tariffs, weird energy, solar storm, Mercury Retrograde, town hall, The Prophet’s Song, Music from the Balcony, drainage, Ippudo, new cocktail, Herbal Hibernal, the patterns of the universe, lost song The Hobo March by F. O. Gutman, election results, Pluribus, subscription scam, delivery incident, Jim Henson auction catalog, movie props, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:19:41)… Atari Space Invaders cartridge 1980 London radio advert [YouTube], The Grand Old Rag by Billy Murray (1906) [Archive.org, public domain], ABC Network – The Flintstones – “Fred’s Flying Lesson” (Promo, 1965) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Pine Apple Rag composed by Scott Joplin [Archive.org], The Nightmare Logo Collection-Part Four [YouTube], Cybermania ’94: Ultimate Gamers Awards (end) [YouTube], situation by tim.kahn [Freesound, CC BY 3.0], Chat with John Lennon (12/12/68, BBC Radio 1 “Night Ride with John Peel) [collection], The Games of Starcade – Galaga [YouTube], Good Seasons commercial (from Virginia Slims San Diego (April 22, 1985)) [Archive.org], Pinegrass Medley by The Acousticals [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], TV Guide Commercial – 1977 [YouTube], Magnavox – “Computer Color” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Sneaky TT Broadcasting System 1 (9/12/10) (opening) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Up & Down by The Wavers [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Cohen Method by Tab & Anitek [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Charles Nelson Reilly – Bic Banana Ad [YouTube], Pine Apple Rag by Scott Joplin [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

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Fusebox 272: “GRIFT FOR THE MILL”

32:44 – Show Open ::  That Thing You Do :: Orange Lies Matter :: The Grift That Keeps On Grifting :: No KIngs And We Mean It :: Fusebox Liner :: Grindhouse Resurrection Magazine Spot 3 :: Fusebox Liner ID: “Got ICE?” :: 90,000 Square Foot Grift :: Portland Is Fine :: No Dough Means No! :: Have You Heard The Good News?: Cards Against Humanity Wins Settlement :: Have You Heard The Good News?: Signs Of The Times :: Have You Heard The Good News?: MIT and Harvard Score Big :: Have You Heard The Good News?: Oklahoma Throws(out)The Book :: Have You Heard The Good News?: Walking The Right Path :: Fusebox ID :: A Grindhouse Minute: “Coffy” (1973) :: Show Close.

Grift-less thanks to our contributors on this one; 42nd Street Pete , Kenzie Main, and Gregory Wilson.

Hugely big thanks to Grindhouse Resurrection Magazine for sponsoring the shenanigan’s going on around here. Check them out on their Facebook Page Too! 

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Fusebox cover art by POLLARDdesign.

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Released November 5, 2025

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2:38:55 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Election Day, Nouvelle Vague (2025), Breathless (1960), Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seburg, Le Drugstore, celebrity deaths (Donna Jean Godchaux (78), Dick Cheney (84), Diane Ladd (89), Diane Keaton (79), June Lockhart dead (100), Ace Frehley (74), Jane Goodall (91)), Secret Lair Countdown Kit: An Encyclopedia of Magic, Hearthstone: Across the Timeways, Timethief Rafaam deck, The Faction Paradox Protocols, canon, World Series, Weird Advisory, Pancakes & Pajamas, Sleepwear Bonfires, timeline manipulation, Nami Nori, Lackawanna Plaza, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:58:27)… Octopus by Mystic Morrison Visions [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0], Kraft Parkay Margarine Commercial (1974) [YouTube], Earth Station – WorldKey Information Service [collection], Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – Special Stage 1 [YouTube], In The Box #01 (7/15/09) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], PSA – Drugs – Be An Original, Right To Say No [collection], ABC Network – The Lisa Hartman Show (Promo, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Satan’s Brain (11/4/89) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0, Bluebird by The Quiet Hearts [EardrumsPop, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Worldkey Information Systems [YouTube], Little Red Riding Hood (excerpt) [Archive.org, public domain], Marvel Comics – “Summer Escape” (Commercial, 1981) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Huckleberry Pie by Ada Jones & Billy Murray (1912) [Archive.org, public domain], WLUP – ‘The Loop’ FM 98 – “Do You Like Music?” (Commercial, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WMAL Channel 7 (Washington, D.C.) – Money Movie 7 – “State Fair” (Commercial Break, 1976) [FuzzyMemories.TV], ‘It’s Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature!’ Chiffon Commercial 1974 [YouTube], Overnightscape Central – Fun Times (9/17/19) (excerpt 3) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], G39-05-New Year’s Eve by craigsmith [Freesound, CC0 1.0], Gossip by Starlight Girls [Bandcamp, CC BY-NC 3.0], Laugh-In Begins [collection].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com

Onsug Radio Update – October 2025 Added

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4:25:38 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: “It can tell us a lot about the security state, without going too deep down the rabbit hole.”, Affinity by Canva, software design tools, Guandan, return of Mr. Pibb, haircut, cricket, Vago Elote Mezcal, Mischief Night, The Jim Henson Company 70th Anniversary Auction, Count Angeles Contraption, Pop-Up Video, the sweet spot of history, Halloween, Affinity crashed, The Midnight Citizen to end with next episode #300, is the universe trying to tell us something, biorhythms, Gravity’s Rainbow, The Movie Special, finally saw the movie Nashville (1975), Ronee Blakley, my Tiki Taxi Driver “costume”, or “Cyberpunk Worzel Gummidge”, hat search, end of the penny, The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), Election Day, arcade video game Mikie (Konami, 1984), Jungle King / Jungle Hunt / Pirate Pete, figureheads, hypnopompic update by Eve from Florida, the Halloween festivities, The Roommate, Glengarry Glen Ross, later that night, lost keys, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 3:44:45)… 1972 Commercial for Arrid Extra Dry with Joy Wener (Joy Bang) [YouTube], Hello Peru by Stanleybirch [collection], RARE – Showscan footage! (Featuring Showbiz Pizza) [YouTube] [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], A Ragtime Drama (1917) by Ada Jones & Billy Murray [Archive.org, public domain], Mr. Headvisit’s Pinball Infinitude (3/2/14) (excerpt 18) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Light in Your Life by Sleazy Romance [Jamendo, BY-NC-ND 3.0], Repo Man TV Version – Supermarket [collection], Mother Earth by Schattenfell [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Van 12 by Bumbard [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0], Romance Keys by Click Click Click [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY 3.0], CROWN CENTER 1977 [YouTube], I See by Tryad [Archive.org, CC BY-SA 2.5], Metropolis Street Racer | 100.4 THE UNDERGROUND (excerpt) [YouTube].

License for this track: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Attribution: by Frank Edward Nora – more info at onsug.com